Question 1

Carbohydrate should contribute approximately what percentage of the total daily energy intake?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​35-40
B)   ​45-55
C)   ​45-65
D)   ​55-60
E)   ​70-80

Question 2

Matching​
-glycemic response

Accepted Answer

A)  a hormone secreted by the pancreas in response to high blood glucose; promotes cellular glucose uptake
B)  a hormone that is secreted by special cells in the pancreas in response to low blood glucose concentration; elicits release of glucose from storage
C)  ​a measure of the extent to which a food raises the blood glucose concentration and elicits an insulin response, as compared with pure glucose
D)  ​the more common type of diabetes in which the cells resist insulin
E)  ​indigestible food components that readily dissolve in water and often impart gummy or gel-like characteristics to foodsF) ​having a gel-like consistencyG) ​the tough, fibrous structures of fruits, vegetables, and grains; indigestible food components that do not dissolve in water

Question 3

Excess glucose in the blood is converted into glycogen and stored primarily in the:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​brain and liver.
B)   ​liver and muscles.
C)   ​blood cells and brain.
D)   ​pancreas and brain.
E)   ​brain and muscles.

Question 4

Which monosaccharide is found most often in nature as a part of a disaccharide?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​glucose
B)   ​fructose
C)   ​maltase
D)   ​galactose
E)   ​sucrose

Question 5

The primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system under normal conditions is:​

Accepted Answer

A)   sucrose.​
B)   ​amino acids.
C)   ​fructose.
D)   glucose.​
E)   ​fatty acids.

Question 6

A food company wants to use a fiber to stabilize its new product. Which of the following would be least likely to be considered?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​pectins
B)   gums​
C)   ​lignins
D)   ​mucilages
E)   ​cellulose

Question 7

What is blood glucose homeostasis, and how is it achieved within the body?​

Accepted Answer

blood glucose homeostasis is the mainten...

Question 8

Which of the following breakfast foods has the lowest glycemic index?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Pop-Tart
B)   ​biscuit
C)   ​Fiber One cereal
D)   ​Rice Krispies cereal
E)   ​Hash browns

Question 9

Cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and gums are:​

Accepted Answer

A)   nonnutritive sweeteners.​
B)   ​sugar alcohols.
C)   ​fibers.
D)   ​forms of starch.
E)   ​whole grains

Question 10

The stored form of glucose in the body is called:​

Accepted Answer

A)   glycogen.​
B)   ​insulin.
C)   ​fat.
D)   ​maltose.
E)   ​protein.

Question 11

Chemically, lactose is a(n) :​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​monosaccharide.
B)   disaccharide.​
C)   ​dextrose.
D)   ​polysaccharide.
E)   ​alternative sweetener.

Question 12

Three monosaccharides important in nutrition are:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​glucose, lactose, and fructose.
B)   fructose, glucose, and sucrose.​
C)   ​maltose, fructose, and lactose.
D)   ​galactose, sucrose, and lactose.
E)   ​fructose, glucose, and galactose.

Question 13

Experts agree that moderate amounts of sugar in the diet may pose a number of major health risks.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the Dietary Reference Intake for dietary fiber?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​10-15 grams per day
B)   ​15-25 grams per day
C)   ​25-35 grams per day
D)   ​35-50 grams per day
E)   ​70-80 grams per day

Question 15

Sweeteners that yield energy are called:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​nutritive sweeteners.
B)   ​alternative sweeteners.
C)   ​resistant sweeteners.
D)   ​glycemic sweeteners.
E)   ​nonnutritive sweeterners.

Question 16

​Foods richest in carbohydrates include:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​eggs, cheese, and milk.
B)   ​rice, broccoli, and apples.
C)   ​milk, nuts, and oils.
D)   ​mayonnaise, butter, and salad dressing.
E)   ​pork chops, almonds, and spinach.

Question 17

Polysaccharides are composed of:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​one glucose unit.
B)   ​two glucose units.
C)   ​two fructose units.
D)   ​many glucose units.
E)   ​only disaccharides.

Question 18

​Which of the following groups contains the least carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​grains and starchy vegetables
B)   ​nuts and dried fruits
C)   ​milk and cheese
D)   ​fruits and vegetables
E)   ​applesauce and pumpkin seeds

Question 19

Which of the following is the principal carbohydrate in milk?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​galactose
B)   ​fructose.
C)   ​fructose,
D)   ​fructose..
E)   ​maltose.,

Question 20

Which of the following describes the effect a food has on blood glucose levels?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​glycemic index
B)   ​insulin index
C)   ​solubility factor
D)   ​viscosity index
E)   ​glycemic load

Exam 3: Carbohydrates

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Which monosaccharide is found most often in nature as a part of a disaccharide?​

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Cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and gums are:​

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Carbohydrate should contribute approximately what percentage of the total daily energy intake?​

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The stored form of glucose in the body is called:​

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A food company wants to use a fiber to stabilize its new product. Which of the following would be least likely to be considered?​

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Which of the following breakfast foods has the lowest glycemic index?​

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The primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system under normal conditions is:​

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Which of the following is the principal carbohydrate in milk?​

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Which of the following describes the effect a food has on blood glucose levels?​

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What is blood glucose homeostasis, and how is it achieved within the body?​

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Polysaccharides are composed of:​

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Experts agree that moderate amounts of sugar in the diet may pose a number of major health risks.

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