Question 1

Prediabetes symptoms are __________.

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A)   similar to diabetes symptoms
B)   controlled by amylase
C)   different to diabetes symptoms
D)   controlled by lactase

Question 2

During the process of digestion,__________are converted to glucose.

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A)   fibers
B)   monosaccharides
C)   disaccharides
D)   soluble and insoluble fibers

Question 3

Carbohydrates provide energy and spare protein.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As the use of sugar substitutes has increased, obesity rates have decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The purpose of carbohydrate digestion is to produce

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A)   glucose.
B)   fatty acids.
C)   amino acids.
D)   glycerol.

Question 6

Explain the risks of low- carbohydrate diets.

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Low- carbohydrate weight loss diets ofte...

Question 7

Carbohydrates cannot be digested and absorbed in the mouth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Foods with a lower glycemic index may not raise blood glucose levels as quickly compared with foods that have a higher glycemic index.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The__________describes the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by the amount of the glycemic index of that food.

Accepted Answer

A)   glucagon
B)   glycemic load
C)   patient's prediabetes
D)   insulin

Question 10

The part of wheat which reverses constipation is the

Accepted Answer

A)   endosperm.
B)   refined grain.
C)   bran.
D)   germ.

Question 11

Describe how diverticulitis develops in the body.

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Diverticulitis is the inflamma...

Question 12

The most effective way to regulate blood glucose levels is to eat more low- fat foods and

Accepted Answer

A)   white rice.
B)   sugar substitutes.
C)   fiber- rich foods-peas and beans, vegetables.
D)   brown rice, enriched flour products.

Question 13

Name three carbohydrates and the corresponding enzyme that breaks them down.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The sweeter and stickier the food, the higher the risk of tooth decay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Hyperglycemia represents__________blood sugar.

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A)   elevated
B)   low
C)   perfect
D)   high- fiber

Question 16

The role of fiber is to

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A)   increase appetite.
B)   helps maintain a healthy intestinal tract.
C)   repel water.
D)   provide kilocalories.

Question 17

Which of the following represents storage sites of glycogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   body fat, gallbladder
B)   muscle, liver
C)   brain, spinal cord
D)   bone, teeth

Question 18

The more diverticula a person has, the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Prediabetes is more common than either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the risks of excessive sugar intake.

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Sugar is harmful because 1) it offers ca...

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Prediabetes symptoms are __________.

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Carbohydrates cannot be digested and absorbed in the mouth.

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The most effective way to regulate blood glucose levels is to eat more low- fat foods and

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Prediabetes is more common than either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

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As the use of sugar substitutes has increased, obesity rates have decreased.

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Name three carbohydrates and the corresponding enzyme that breaks them down.

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The sweeter and stickier the food, the higher the risk of tooth decay.

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The more diverticula a person has, the better.

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The purpose of carbohydrate digestion is to produce

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Foods with a lower glycemic index may not raise blood glucose levels as quickly compared with foods that have a higher glycemic index.

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The role of fiber is to

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Which of the following represents storage sites of glycogen?

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The part of wheat which reverses constipation is the

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Explain the risks of low- carbohydrate diets.

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Hyperglycemia represents__________blood sugar.

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Describe how diverticulitis develops in the body.

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The__________describes the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by the amount of the glycemic index of that food.

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During the process of digestion,__________are converted to glucose.

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Explain the risks of excessive sugar intake.

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Carbohydrates provide energy and spare protein.

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