Question 1

Dietary fiber may play a key role in the prevention of which type of cancer?

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A)   Colon
B)   Liver
C)   Pancreatic
D)   StomachE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose, glucose, and

Accepted Answer

A)   lactose.
B)   sucrose.
C)   galactose.
D)   maltose.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Soluble (viscous)  fibers

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A)   increase stool size significantly.
B)   are not readily fermented by intestinal bacteria.
C)   cannot dissolve in water.
D)   help to lower blood cholesterol.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Insoluble (nonfermentable)  fibers

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibers that mostly do not dissolve in water and are not fermented by intestinal bacteria
B)  Class of sugars formed by chemically linking two monosaccharides
C)  Fibers that either dissolve or swell in water and are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine
D)  The simplest form of carbohydrateE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics.
-Luo han guo

Accepted Answer

A)  Also known as Nectresse™, this sweetener is an extract of the monk fruit. It is 100 to 250 times sweeter than sucrose.
B)  Also known as Sweet 'N Low®, this is the oldest alternative sweetener that yield no energy. It is 200 to 700 times sweeter than sucrose.
C)  Also known as Sunette®, this sweetener is an organic acid linked to potassium. It is 200 times sweeter than sucrose.
D)  Also known as Truvia® or Sweet Leaf®, this sweetener is derived from a South American plant. It is 200 to 400 times sweeter than sucrose.
E)  Also known as Equal®, this alternative sweetener is composed of 2 amino acids and methanol. It is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose.F) Also known as Spenda®, this sweetener is made by attaching chlorine molecules to sucrose. It is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose.G) B) and E)
H) E) and F)

Question 6

Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Grains
B)   Vegetables
C)   Fruits
D)   Protein
E)   DairyF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Amylose is

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A)   a long, straight glucose chain.
B)   branched glucose chains.
C)   a long, straight fatty acid chain.
D)   branched amino acid chains.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Starch consists of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fructose
B)   Glycerol
C)   Glucose
D)   GalactoseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Glucose is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)   levulose.
B)   ribose.
C)   maltose.
D)   dextrose.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following describes type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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A)   Arises most commonly in adulthood
B)   Caused by insensitivity of fat and muscle cells to insulin
C)   Often associated with obesity
D)   Caused by lack of insulin productionE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The ________ was a landmark, multisite study designed to improve glucose control and prevent the onset of diabetes. Most impressive is that individuals that followed a healthy dietary and physical activity pattern had better glucose control than individuals treated by medication.

Accepted Answer

A)   Behavioral Management Trial (BMT) 
B)   Glucose Control Trial (GCT) 
C)   Prediabetes Pilot Program (PPP) 
D)   Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics.
-Acesulfame-K

Accepted Answer

A)  Also known as Nectresse™, this sweetener is an extract of the monk fruit. It is 100 to 250 times sweeter than sucrose.
B)  Also known as Sweet 'N Low®, this is the oldest alternative sweetener that yield no energy. It is 200 to 700 times sweeter than sucrose.
C)  Also known as Sunette®, this sweetener is an organic acid linked to potassium. It is 200 times sweeter than sucrose.
D)  Also known as Truvia® or Sweet Leaf®, this sweetener is derived from a South American plant. It is 200 to 400 times sweeter than sucrose.
E)  Also known as Equal®, this alternative sweetener is composed of 2 amino acids and methanol. It is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose.F) Also known as Spenda®, this sweetener is made by attaching chlorine molecules to sucrose. It is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose.G) D) and F)
H) A) and E)

Question 13

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronically high blood sugar that is due to lack of insulin production
B)  Low blood glucose that follows a meal high in simple sugars
C)  Chronically high blood sugar that is due to insulin resistance
D)  Low blood glucose that follows a day or so of fastingE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Fiber added to foods that has been shown to provide health benefits is called

Accepted Answer

A)   phytofiber.
B)   functional fiber.
C)   dietary fiber.
D)   amylopectin.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insulin
B)   Testosterone
C)   Estrogen
D)   GlucagonE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Soluble (viscous)  fibers

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibers that mostly do not dissolve in water and are not fermented by intestinal bacteria
B)  Class of sugars formed by chemically linking two monosaccharides
C)  Fibers that either dissolve or swell in water and are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine
D)  The simplest form of carbohydrateE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The major storage sites for glycogen are the

Accepted Answer

A)   muscles and liver.
B)   kidney and muscles.
C)   liver and kidney.
D)   liver and pancreas.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

Accepted Answer

A)   type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer.
B)   type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke.
C)   type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke.
D)   type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A)   Galactose
B)   Fructose
C)   Lactose
D)   GlucoseE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alcohol
B)   Fruits
C)   Grains
D)   Sugar caneE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

The ________ was a landmark, multisite study designed to improve glucose control and prevent the onset of diabetes. Most impressive is that individuals that followed a healthy dietary and physical activity pattern had better glucose control than individuals treated by medication.

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Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Insoluble (nonfermentable) fibers

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Glucose is also known as

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The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose, glucose, and

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Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Luo han guo

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Dietary fiber may play a key role in the prevention of which type of cancer?

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Fiber added to foods that has been shown to provide health benefits is called

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Soluble (viscous) fibers

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Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

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Starch consists of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?

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Which of the following describes type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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The major storage sites for glycogen are the

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Which of the following is a disaccharide?

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Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

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Amylose is

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Type 2 diabetes

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Soluble (viscous) fibers

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Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Acesulfame-K

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Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

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