Question 1

What is the predominant sweetener used in formulating beverages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose
B)  Sucrose
C)  Invert sugar
D)  High-fructose corn syrupE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is a feature of the condition hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is treated with insulin injections
B)  It is aggravated by high-fiber foods
C)  It is classified as a pre-diabetic condition
D)  It occurs rarely in otherwise healthy peopleE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is a byproduct of the condensation of two molecules of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water
B)  Oxygen
C)  Hydrogen
D)  Carbon dioxideE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is a feature of glycogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is found in plants
B)  It is important as a dietary nutrient
C)  It is virtually absent from animal meats
D)  It plays an insignificant role in the bodyE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

What is the primary storage form of carbohydrate in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fiber
B)  Starch
C)  Glucose
D)  GlycogenE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Approximately how many kcalories are provided by two teaspoons of sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  20
C)  30
D)  40E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following sweeteners contains a significant amount of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molasses
B)  Brown sugar
C)  Maple sugar
D)  Invert sugarE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

What is the RDA for carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 g
B)  45 g
C)  130 g
D)  250 gE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What is the first organ to respond to an increase in blood glucose concentration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain
B)  Liver
C)  Muscle
D)  PancreasE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following provides the most fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 orange
B)  ½ cup oatmeal
C)  1 cup split peas
D)  1 slice whole-wheat breadE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following provides the least amount of lactose per serving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-fat milk
B)  Cottage cheese
C)  Chocolate milk
D)  Cheddar cheeseE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

After you and your friend Dolores share pretzels and animal crackers, she announces that she wants to start digesting her food by watching television.You inform Dolores that

Accepted Answer

A)  she really should spend 10-15 minutes on the treadmill to help her body break down the carbohydrates faster.
B)  her body will not begin to break down the carbohydrates for a couple more hours until they reach the small intestine.
C)  the hydrochloric acid in her stomach breaks down all the carbohydrates and she need not rest while this occurs.
D)  carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth through the action of amylase, so she has already begun digesting the snacks.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What is a normal range (mg/dL)  for blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  60-80
B)  70-110
C)  120-140
D)  140-180E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The enzymes that digest dietary sugars are produced by the

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth.
B)  stomach.
C)  pancreas.
D)  small intestine.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

All of the following are sources of dietary carbohydrates except

Accepted Answer

A)  fish.
B)  milk.
C)  fruits.
D)  legumes.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

What is the approximate energy content (kcal/g)  of most sugar alcohols?

Accepted Answer

A)  0
B)  2
C)  4
D)  7E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is not a rich source of dietary starch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grains
B)  Fruits
C)  Tubers
D)  LegumesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is best known to result from regular ingestion of sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ulcers
B)  Diabetes
C)  Dental caries
D)  Cardiovascular diseaseE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

What is the principle carbohydrate of milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lactose
B)  Sucrose
C)  Maltose
D)  GlycogenE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

All of the following foods are rich sources of soluble fiber except

Accepted Answer

A)  barley.
B)  legumes.
C)  oat bran.
D)  wheat bran.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

Which of the following is not a rich source of dietary starch?

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What is the approximate energy content (kcal/g) of most sugar alcohols?

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What is the RDA for carbohydrate?

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After you and your friend Dolores share pretzels and animal crackers, she announces that she wants to start digesting her food by watching television.You inform Dolores that

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Which of the following is a feature of the condition hypoglycemia?

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Which of the following provides the most fiber?

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Which of the following is a feature of glycogen?

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What is the first organ to respond to an increase in blood glucose concentration?

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All of the following are sources of dietary carbohydrates except

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Which of the following is best known to result from regular ingestion of sugar?

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What is a normal range (mg/dL) for blood glucose?

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What is the primary storage form of carbohydrate in the body?

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The enzymes that digest dietary sugars are produced by the

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What is the principle carbohydrate of milk?

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All of the following foods are rich sources of soluble fiber except

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Which of the following provides the least amount of lactose per serving?

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Which of the following sweeteners contains a significant amount of calcium?

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Which of the following is a byproduct of the condensation of two molecules of glucose?

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What is the predominant sweetener used in formulating beverages?

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Approximately how many kcalories are provided by two teaspoons of sugar?

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