Question 1

The common name for glucose is _____ sugar.

Accepted Answer

A)  milk
B)  fruit
C)  simple
D)  bloodE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sucrose
B)  Glucose
C)  Lactose
D)  FructoseE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Glycogen is

Accepted Answer

A)  a simple sugar in grapes and honey.
B)  the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.
C)  a polysaccharide made by plants.
D)  the form of fat stored in fat cells.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercising daily
B)  Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week
C)  Taking vitamin C supplements
D)  Drinking 2 servings of alcohol dailyE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?

Accepted Answer

A)  fructose
B)  lactose
C)  molasses
D)  riboseE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water,whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water.
B)  Soluble fiber can be digested by humans,whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested.
C)  Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans,whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease.
D)  Soluble fiber is in animal foods,whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Franklin wants to limit his added sugar intake.He should

Accepted Answer

A)  replace energy drinks with unsweetened tea.
B)  consume more refined sources of carbohydrates.
C)  decrease his intake of polysaccharides.
D)  increase his intake of beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Lena's 4-year-old son is not well.He lacks much interest in playing,he has lost weight,his breath has a strange odor,and he seems to be thirsty all the time.Based on this information,Lena should

Accepted Answer

A)  limit her son's intake of fluids.
B)  have her son tested for type 1 diabetes.
C)  decrease her son's intake of dietary fiber.
D)  have her son treated for cystic fibrosis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hexose
B)  Maltose
C)  Galactose
D)  SucroseE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Lactose is the disaccharide in

Accepted Answer

A)  liver.
B)  milk.
C)  grapes.
D)  sugar.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Joshua has type 2 diabetes,and he does not control his blood glucose levels.As a result of his lack of control,which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  blindness
B)  irritable bowel syndrome
C)  cystic fibrosis
D)  lactose intoleranceE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cornflakes cereal
B)  Raw carrots
C)  Plain white bagel
D)  BananaE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Phil is a healthy college student.When he wakes up in the morning,he can't wait to eat breakfast.While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages,his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

Accepted Answer

A)  aldosterone
B)  glucagon
C)  insulin
D)  thyroxinE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

Accepted Answer

A)  Maltose
B)  Lactose
C)  Sucrose
D)  HexoseE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seedless grapes
B)  Chicken livers
C)  Sweet potatoes
D)  Egg yolksE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate.Which of the following substances would you add?

Accepted Answer

A)  Honey
B)  Molasses
C)  Aspartame
D)  SucroseE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Marissa is concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes.To reduce her risk of this disease,Marissa should

Accepted Answer

A)  take iron supplements daily.
B)  use foods that are artificially sweetened.
C)  avoid gaining excess weight.
D)  reduce her intake of sodium.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain,fat-free milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Starch
B)  Sucrose
C)  Glycogen
D)  LactoseE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week
B)  Drinking 3 servings of alcohol daily
C)  Reducing intake of salty foods
D)  Losing excess body fatE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son.He should

Accepted Answer

A)  give the child low-fat milk with meals and snacks instead of regular soft drinks.
B)  encourage the child to consume more energy drinks.
C)  serve more foods that are sources of refined carbohydrates.
D)  replace his son's favorite fruit juices with fruit ades or drinks.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 5: Carbohydrates

According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate.Which of the following substances would you add?

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Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son.He should

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Glycogen is

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Franklin wants to limit his added sugar intake.He should

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Joshua has type 2 diabetes,and he does not control his blood glucose levels.As a result of his lack of control,which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

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The common name for glucose is _____ sugar.

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Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?

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_____ is the disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules.

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Lactose is the disaccharide in

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Lena's 4-year-old son is not well.He lacks much interest in playing,he has lost weight,his breath has a strange odor,and he seems to be thirsty all the time.Based on this information,Lena should

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_____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

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Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain,fat-free milk?

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_____ is the primary fuel for active muscles.

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Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70) ?

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According to scientific evidence,which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

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Marissa is concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes.To reduce her risk of this disease,Marissa should

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Phil is a healthy college student.When he wakes up in the morning,he can't wait to eat breakfast.While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages,his pancreas secretes _____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

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