Question 1

In the diet, the nondigestible parts of plants that form the support structures of leaves, stems, and seeds are known as

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A)  functional fiber.
B)  dietary fiber.
C)  total fiber.
D)  starches.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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 insulinE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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

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A)  insulin
B)  glucagon
C)  glycogen
D)  adrenalineE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

A technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen is

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A)  ketosis.
B)  carbohydrate loading.
C)  glycogen surging.
D)  gluconeogenesis.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

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A)  two monosaccharides.
B)  two polysaccharides.
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.
D)  two oligosaccharides.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The liver converts fructose and galactose to glucose.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The storage form of glucose in animals is glucagon.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The term complex carbohydrates refers to

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A)  monosaccharides.
B)  disaccharides.
C)  polysaccharides.
D)  glucose.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

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

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A)  glycogen
B)  galactose
C)  lactose
D)  glucoseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Carbohydrate digestion ceases in the stomach because the pH of the stomach inactivates salivary amylase.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Carbohydrates contain

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A)  carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous.
B)  carbon, sulfur, and potassium.
C)  carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
D)  carbon, helium, and sodium.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Individuals with which untreated disease are at risk for developing ketoacidosis?

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A)  hypertension
B)  diabetes
C)  diverticulitis
D)  heart diseaseE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The richest dietary source of resistant starch is

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A)  fruit.
B)  vegetables.
C)  legumes.
D)  whole grains.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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 the food.
C)  nutrients were added to the food that have additional health benefits beyond those naturally found in the food.
D)  the food was processed without any artificial additives.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Fat is the primary fuel for the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The label on a granola cereal box indicates that it contains 40 grams of total carbohydrate, 13 grams of sugar, and 240 calories per serving. What percent of calories in a serving comes from sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  12%
B)  22%
C)  45%
D)  67%E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Saccharin use is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One tablespoon of honey contains more calories than one tablespoon of table sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe how carbohydrates are digested and metabolized in the human body and what enzymes are involved in the process.

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Carbohydrates are digested and metaboliz...

Question 20

Meat is NOT a good dietary source of glycogen. Why?

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A)  Glycogen is resistant to intestinal enzymes and cannot be broken down by the human digestive tract.
B)  Most of the glycogen found in meat is broken down when the animal is slaughtered.
C)  The highly branched structure of glycogen is difficult for human digestive enzymes to break apart.
D)  Glycogen is a protein and will be broken down by the human digestive tract before it is absorbed in the small intestine.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?

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A technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen is

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Carbohydrates contain

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The liver converts fructose and galactose to glucose.

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

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The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that

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The term complex carbohydrates refers to

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Meat is NOT a good dietary source of glycogen. Why?

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The richest dietary source of resistant starch is

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In the diet, the nondigestible parts of plants that form the support structures of leaves, stems, and seeds are known as

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Saccharin use is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer in humans.

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One tablespoon of honey contains more calories than one tablespoon of table sugar.

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Fat is the primary fuel for the brain.

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The label on a granola cereal box indicates that it contains 40 grams of total carbohydrate, 13 grams of sugar, and 240 calories per serving. What percent of calories in a serving comes from sugar?

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Individuals with which untreated disease are at risk for developing ketoacidosis?

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A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

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The storage form of glucose in animals is glucagon.

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Describe how carbohydrates are digested and metabolized in the human body and what enzymes are involved in the process.

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Carbohydrate digestion ceases in the stomach because the pH of the stomach inactivates salivary amylase.

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

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