Question 1

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

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

Question 2

Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

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A)   Grapefruit half, 2 fried eggs, 3 bacon slices, 1 slice of toast with butter, coffee
B)   8 ounces orange juice, 2 cups Cream of Wheat with 2 tablespoons sugar, English muffin with jelly, 1 cup whole milk
C)   8 ounces orange juice, 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 8 ounces nonfat yogurt, coffee
D)   1 cup whole milk, 2 ounces sausage, 2 fried eggs, 1 slice of toast with butterE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The major storage sites for glycogen are

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A)   muscles and liver.
B)   kidney and muscles.
C)   liver and kidney.
D)   liver and pancreas.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The two forms of starch found in food are

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A)   amylose and amylopectin.
B)   maltose and mannose.
C)   glycogen and glucagon.
D)   soluble and insoluble.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D) A

Question 5

Isolated nondigestible carbohydrates that are added to food because they have beneficial physiological effects in human beings are called

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A)   phytochemicals.
B)   functional fiber.
C)   dietary supplements.
D)   amylopectin.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

_______________ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

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A)   Fructose
B)   Glucose
C)   Lactose
D)   SucroseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ for the body.

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A)   energy
B)   vitamins
C)   structure
D)   growthE) None of the above
F) B) and C) A

Question 8

What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

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A)   75
B)   100
C)   130
D)   250E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Food manufacturers prefer ____________________________________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties.

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A)   table sugar
B)   high-fructose corn syrup
C)   sucralose (Splenda) 
D)   honeyE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Many health authorities recommend that Americans consume within _______________% of their total calories from carbohydrate.

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A)   10-25
B)   25-50
C)   45-65
D)   60-75E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Dietary fiber may play a role in the prevention of _______________ cancer.

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A)   breast
B)   colon
C)   lung
D)   prostateE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Dietary fibers primarily are

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

Question 13

Simple sugars in large quantities have been shown to

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A)   cause obesity.
B)   promote tooth decay.
C)   cause diabetes mellitus.
D)   cause hyperactivity.Learning Outcome: 04.06 State the RDA for carbohydrate and various guidelines for carbohydrate intake.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The glycemic index (GI)  is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

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A)   blood glucose.
B)   liver glycogen.
C)   insulin released from the pancreas.
D)   glycogen stored in muscle.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Milk sugar is known as _______________.

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A)   maltose
B)   glucose
C)   mannose
D)   lactoseE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

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A)   Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies and Saltines
B)   Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current diet
C)   Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled "wheat flour"
D)   Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peelsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following hormones corrects a hyperglycemic state?

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A)   Insulin
B)   Epinephrine
C)   Cortisol
D)   GlucagonE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except

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A)   small servings of milk products.
B)   hard cheeses.
C)   yogurt containing active cultures.
D)   milk shakes made with skim milk.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is not a viscous (soluble)  fiber?

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A)   Lignin
B)   Gums
C)   Pectin
D)   MucilagesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

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) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

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Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

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The major storage sites for glycogen are

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The two forms of starch found in food are

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Isolated nondigestible carbohydrates that are added to food because they have beneficial physiological effects in human beings are called

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_______________ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

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The main function of glucose is to supply _______________ for the body.

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What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

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Food manufacturers prefer ____________________________________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties.

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Many health authorities recommend that Americans consume within _______________% of their total calories from carbohydrate.

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Dietary fiber may play a role in the prevention of _______________ cancer.

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Dietary fibers primarily are

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Simple sugars in large quantities have been shown to

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The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

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Milk sugar is known as _______________.

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John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

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Which of the following hormones corrects a hyperglycemic state?

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Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except

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Which of the following is not a viscous (soluble) fiber?

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A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

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