Question 1

Which of the following compounds is a disaccharide?

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A)   glucose
B)   fructose
C)   lactose
D)   galactose
E)   glycogenF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Three monosaccharides important in nutrition are:

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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.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 3

An example of a polysaccharide is:

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A)   starch.
B)   meat.
C)   fruit.
D)   protein.
E)   milk.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

What happens when blood glucose falls too low?

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A)   Glucagon promotes breakdown of muscle glycogen.
B)   Glucagon promotes breakdown of liver glycogen.
C)   Insulin promotes glycogen synthesis in the liver.
D)   Insulin promotes glycogen synthesis in the muscle.
E)   Insulin promotes breakdown of muscle glycogen.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

High-fructose corn syrup and fruit juice concentrate are examples of:

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A)   starches.
B)   disaccharides.
C)   added sugars.
D)   fibers.
E)   fats.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The richest sources of starch are:

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A)   fruits.
B)   grains.
C)   vegetables.
D)   soybeans.
E)   legumes.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The hormone that moves glucose from the blood into the cells is:

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A)   glucagon.
B)   insulin.
C)   testosterone.
D)   sucrose.
E)   glycogenF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

A client consumes 2600 kcalories per day and 50 grams of carbohydrate from concentrated sweets. This client's sugar intake falls within the same range as added sugar intakes for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a fiber found in all vegetables, fruits, and legumes?

Accepted Answer

A)   hemicelluose
B)   pectin
C)   mucilage
D)   cellulose
E)   ligninsF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is the principal carbohydrate in milk?

Accepted Answer

A)   g alactose
B)   fructose
C)   sucrose
D)   lactose
E)   maltoseF) A) and B)
G) None of the above D

Question 11

Limiting their intake of high-GI foods can benefit those who are at risk for which disease?

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A)   infectious disease
B)   arthritis
C)   diabetes
D)   migraine headaches
E)   Crohn's diseaseF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following escape digestion and absorption in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   r esistant starches
B)   p olysaccharides
C)   b acteria
D)   d isaccharides
E)   w hole grainsF) A) and E)
G) C) and E) A

Question 13

The steady upward trend in sugar consumption among Americans can be attributed to:

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A)   consumer demand.
B)   bans on sugary soft drinks.
C)   better food preservation techniques.
D)   improved food safety practices.
E)   food manufacturers.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

One molecule of maltose can yield how many molecules of glucose?

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A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   four
E)   twelveF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

The principal carbohydrate used to sweeten homemade iced tea is:

Accepted Answer

A)   fructose.
B)   galactose.
C)   maltose.
D)   glucose
E)   sucrose.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

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)   70-80F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following occurs mostly as part of lactose?

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose
B)   maltose
C)   fructose
D)   galactose
E)   sucroseF) A) and D)
G) B) and E) D

Question 18

Soluble fibers are found in:

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A)   celery, wheat bran, and corn.
B)   kidney beans, apples, and oatmeal.
C)   corn, apples, and sunflower seeds.
D)   celery, soybeans, and bran flakes.
E)   celery, flax seeds, and corn.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Given the nutrient information on food labels, how could you determine the number of grams of starch in a food product?

Accepted Answer

Fiber and total sugar, in gram...

Question 20

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.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 3: Carbohydrates

Which of the following compounds is a disaccharide?

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Three monosaccharides important in nutrition are:

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An example of a polysaccharide is:

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What happens when blood glucose falls too low?

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High-fructose corn syrup and fruit juice concentrate are examples of:

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The richest sources of starch are:

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The hormone that moves glucose from the blood into the cells is:

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A client consumes 2600 kcalories per day and 50 grams of carbohydrate from concentrated sweets. This client's sugar intake falls within the same range as added sugar intakes for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations.

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Which of the following is a fiber found in all vegetables, fruits, and legumes?

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Which of the following is the principal carbohydrate in milk?

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Limiting their intake of high-GI foods can benefit those who are at risk for which disease?

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Which of the following escape digestion and absorption in the small intestine?

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The steady upward trend in sugar consumption among Americans can be attributed to:

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One molecule of maltose can yield how many molecules of glucose?

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The principal carbohydrate used to sweeten homemade iced tea is:

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

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Which of the following occurs mostly as part of lactose?

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Soluble fibers are found in:

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Given the nutrient information on food labels, how could you determine the number of grams of starch in a food product?

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