Question 1

The main function of glucose is to

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A)   serve as raw material to build tissue.
B)   work with enzymes to carry out chemical reactions.
C)   repair tissue.
D)   supply energy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and

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A)   lactose.
B)   fructose.
C)   dextrose.
D)   galactose.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

After absorption, galactose is converted to ________ in the liver.

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A)   glucose
B)   fructose
C)   glycogen
D)   lactoseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Reactive hypoglycemia

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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) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category.
-Amylose

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A)  Monosaccharide
B)  Disaccharide
C)  Cellulose
D)  StarchE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

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A)   Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies® and saltines
B)   Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current diet
C)   Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled wheat flour
D)   Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peelsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Match the following with the descriptions below.
-Type 1 diabetes

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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) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

FODMAPs (fermentable oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and polyols) may increase gastrointestinal distress for individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Under the supervision of a primary care physician or registered dietitian, a low-FODMAP diet may be recommended to alleviate symptoms associated with poor glycemic control.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Glucose is absorbed via ________ absorption.

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A)   passive
B)   facilitated
C)   active
D)   participatoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Major fructose sources include

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A)   milk and cheese.
B)   fruits and sweetened beverages.
C)   fruits and vegetables.
D)   nuts and seeds.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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A)   gas, abdominal pain, and bloating.
B)   a rash, sneezing, and stuffy nose.
C)   a headache and chest pain.
D)   nausea and vomiting.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

When too little dietary carbohydrate is available to meet energy needs, ________ arise as byproducts of partial fat metabolism.

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A)   fatty acids
B)   ketones
C)   monosaccharides
D)   polysaccharidesE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category.
-Maltose

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A)  Monosaccharide
B)  Disaccharide
C)  Cellulose
D)  StarchE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following has the most starch?

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A)   1 medium orange
B)   1 cup of kidney beans
C)   8 fluid ounces of milk
D)   4 ounces of meatE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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A)   stomach with gastric lipase.
B)   stomach with peptic amylase.
C)   mouth with salivary amylase.
D)   small intestine with pancreatic amylase.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following will most likely cause symptoms in a person with lactose intolerance?

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A)   Small servings of milk products
B)   Hard cheeses
C)   Yogurt containing active cultures
D)   Milk shakes made with skim milkE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Immediately after sugars are absorbed into the blood, they travel to the

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

Question 18

The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

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A)   corn flakes, rice, bread, and noodles.
B)   peas, broccoli, oatmeal, dry beans and other legumes.
C)   cream pies, French fries, and fat-free milk.
D)   table sugar, honey, jam, jelly, and fruit.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

A measure of both the quality (GI value)  and quantity (grams per serving)  of a carbohydrate in a meal is called

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A)   glycemic index.
B)   glycemic load.
C)   glycated hemoglobin.
D)   insulin index.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The Adequate Intake (AI)  for fiber for an adult woman who consumes about 1800 kcal per day is

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A)   10 grams per day.
B)   18 grams per day.
C)   25 grams per day.
D)   38 grams per day.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Amylose

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After absorption, galactose is converted to ________ in the liver.

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Immediately after sugars are absorbed into the blood, they travel to the

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Glucose is absorbed via ________ absorption.

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John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

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A measure of both the quality (GI value) and quantity (grams per serving) of a carbohydrate in a meal is called

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Reactive hypoglycemia

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Which of the following will most likely cause symptoms in a person with lactose intolerance?

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The main function of glucose is to

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Which of the following has the most starch?

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Major fructose sources include

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The Adequate Intake (AI) for fiber for an adult woman who consumes about 1800 kcal per day is

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When too little dietary carbohydrate is available to meet energy needs, ________ arise as byproducts of partial fat metabolism.

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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

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Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Maltose

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Type 1 diabetes

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The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and

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The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Amylose

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After absorption, galactose is converted to ________ in the liver.

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Immediately after sugars are absorbed into the blood, they travel to the

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Glucose is absorbed via ________ absorption.

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John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

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A measure of both the quality (GI value) and quantity (grams per serving) of a carbohydrate in a meal is called

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Reactive hypoglycemia

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Which of the following will most likely cause symptoms in a person with lactose intolerance?

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The main function of glucose is to

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Which of the following has the most starch?

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Major fructose sources include

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The Adequate Intake (AI) for fiber for an adult woman who consumes about 1800 kcal per day is

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When too little dietary carbohydrate is available to meet energy needs, ________ arise as byproducts of partial fat metabolism.

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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

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Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Maltose

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Match the following with the descriptions below. -Type 1 diabetes

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The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and

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