Question 1

Distinguish between the glycemic index and the glycemic load.Why is eating a diet with a low glycemic index or load potentially healthful?

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The glycemic index (GI) and glycemic loa...

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?

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A)   an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state
B)   the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose
C)   the glucose content of a given food
D)   the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin D

Question 3

Sweetened soft drinks are the most common source of added sugars in the American diet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a soluble fiber?

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A)   lignins
B)   cellulose
C)   hemicelluloses
D)   pectins

Question 5

Sucralose is the purified extract of a South American plant.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Defend or refute two claims: that using alternative sweeteners helps people lose weight; and that using alternative sweeteners helps people maintain a healthful body weight.

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The claim that using alternative sweeten...

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a health problem related to eating too much sugar?

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A)   unexplained weight loss
B)   tooth decay
C)   increased risk for cardiovascular disease
D)   increased risk for diabetes

Question 8

The hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine regulate blood glucose levels by

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A)   assisting transport of glucose into cells.
B)   stimulating the liver to store glycogen.
C)   triggering glycogen breakdown in the liver.
D)   inhibiting gluconeogenesis.

Question 9

Research has shown that aspartame promotes the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following carbohydrates is an end product of photosynthesis?

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A)   glycogen
B)   chlorophyll
C)   carbon dioxide
D)   glucose

Question 11

The richest dietary source of resistant starch is

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A)   fruit.
B)   vegetables.
C)   legumes.
D)   whole grains.

Question 12

Ana takes her grandparents out to eat every Sunday at their favorite buffet-style restaurant,which offers only a limited selection of vegetables.Which of the following would be the most fiber-rich vegetable option for the diners?

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A)   1 cup of cooked broccoli
B)   2 cups of iceberg lettuce
C)   6 spears of steamed asparagus
D)   1/2 cup of creamed corn

Question 13

A high-fiber diet might help decrease blood cholesterol levels by

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A)   preventing ketosis.
B)   keeping stools soft.
C)   trapping cholesterol in pockets in the large intestine.
D)   causing more cholesterol-containing bile to be excreted in feces.

Question 14

The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that

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A)   the nutrients in the food were lost during processing and then added back in.
B)   nutrients were added to the food that did not originally exist in it.
C)   nutrients were added to the food that have additional health benefits beyond those naturally found in it.
D)   the food was processed without any artificial additives.

Question 15

When blood glucose levels drop,which hormone brings glucose out of storage to raise blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)   insulin
B)   glucagon
C)   glycogen
D)   adrenaline B

Question 16

Red blood cells can only use glucose for energy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing

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A)   kidney stones.
B)   dental caries.
C)   Crohn's disease.
D)   diverticulosis. D

Question 18

After a meal,which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   glucagon
B)   estrogen
C)   CCK
D)   insulin

Question 19

Which of the following has the highest glycemic index value?

Accepted Answer

A)   white rice
B)   apples
C)   instant mashed potatoes
D)   ice cream

Question 20

Hypoglycemia is seen ONLY in people with type 1 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

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Sweetened soft drinks are the most common source of added sugars in the American diet.

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Which of the following is an example of a soluble fiber?

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Sucralose is the purified extract of a South American plant.

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Defend or refute two claims: that using alternative sweeteners helps people lose weight; and that using alternative sweeteners helps people maintain a healthful body weight.

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The hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine regulate blood glucose levels by

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Research has shown that aspartame promotes the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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Which of the following carbohydrates is an end product of photosynthesis?

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The richest dietary source of resistant starch is

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Ana takes her grandparents out to eat every Sunday at their favorite buffet-style restaurant,which offers only a limited selection of vegetables.Which of the following would be the most fiber-rich vegetable option for the diners?

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A high-fiber diet might help decrease blood cholesterol levels by

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The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that

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A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing

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