Question 1

Dietary fiber may play a role in the prevention of _______________ cancer

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Question 2

Which of the following is not a metabolic syndrome risk indicator?

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A)   High blood pressure
B)   High HDL cholesterol
C)   Elevated glucose
D)   Elevated triglyceridesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 3

Starch is comprised of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?

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

Question 4

Which of the following is not a viscous (soluble)  fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lignin
B)   Gums
C)   Pectin
D)   MucilagesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ for the body

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Question 6

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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

The hormone _______________ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugar intake to ______ percent of our total kcalories.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   15
C)   20
D)   25E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following describes the process of starch digestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Starch to lactose to galactose
B)   Starch to maltose to glucose
C)   Starch to glycogen to glucose
D)   Starch to sucrose to fructoseE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

_______________ are the main problem associated with excessive sugar intake

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Question 11

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Salivary amylase
B)   Bicarbonate
C)   Pancreatic proteases
D)   Pancreatic amylaseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

_______________ is a condition in which one lacks lactase. Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Grapefruit half, 2 fried eggs, 3 bacon slices, 1 slice of toast with butter, coffee
B)   8 ounces orange juice, 2 cups Cream of Wheat with 2 tablespoons sugar, English muffin with jelly, 1 cup whole milk
C)   8 ounces orange juice, 2 bran muffins, 8 ounces nonfat yogurt, coffee
D)   1 cup whole milk, 2 ounces sausage, 2 fried eggs, 1 slice of toast with butterE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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A)   stomach with gastric lipase.
B)   stomach with salivary amylase.
C)   mouth with salivary amylase.
D)   small intestine with pancreatic amylase.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Alcohol
B)   Fruits
C)   Grains
D)   Sugar caneE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following has the most starch?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 medium orange
B)   1 cup of kidney beans
C)   8 fluid ounces of milk
D)   4 ounces of meatE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The glycemic load takes into account the glycemic index of the food and the amount of

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrate consumed.
B)   glucose absorbed.
C)   insulin released from the pancreas.
D)   glycogen stored.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

The most important dietary approach for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

Accepted Answer

A)   lose body fat.
B)   eat regular meals.
C)   maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day.
D)   avoid sugar.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Viscous (soluble)  fibers

Accepted Answer

A)   increase stool size significantly.
B)   are not readily fermented by intestinal bacteria.
C)   do not dissolve in water.
D)   can lower blood cholesterol.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Sucralose (Splenda®)  is ______ times sweeter than sucrose.

Accepted Answer

A)   100
B)   250
C)   500
D)   600E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Dietary fiber may play a role in the prevention of _______________ cancer

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Which of the following is not a metabolic syndrome risk indicator?

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Starch is comprised of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?

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The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ for the body

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The hormone _______________ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

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The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugar intake to ______ percent of our total kcalories.

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Which of the following describes the process of starch digestion?

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_______________ are the main problem associated with excessive sugar intake

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What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

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_______________ is a condition in which one lacks lactase. Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products

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Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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Which of the following has the most starch?

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The glycemic load takes into account the glycemic index of the food and the amount of

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The most important dietary approach for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

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