Question 1

The energy found within carbohydrates comes, ultimately, from the sun. Describe the basic process of photosynthesis.

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Question 2

Glucagon increases blood glucose by promoting:

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A)   glycogen synthesis by the liver.
B)   glycogen synthesis by the muscles.
C)   glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis by the liver.
D)   glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis by the muscles.
E)   glucose synthesis by the liver and muscles.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

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A)   Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
B)   Carbohydrates are composed of one or more sugar units.
C)   Carbohydrates serve as building blocks for muscle.
D)   Carbohydrates are a source of fiber in the diet.
E)   Adequate carbohydrate consumption reduces the use of protein for energy.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following are disaccharides?

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A)   glucose and sucrose
B)   maltose and lactose
C)   fructose and maltose
D)   lactose and galactose
E)   All of these are correct.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

A higher intake of soluble fibers has been shown to reduce the risk of:

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A)   hemorrhoids.
B)   diverticular disease.
C)   heart disease.
D)   ulcers.
E)   celiac disease.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

For a 2,000 kcal/day diet, how many grams (g)  of carbohydrates are recommended according to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?

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A)   225-325 g/day
B)   281-406 g/day
C)   300-400 g/day
D)   1,000 g/day
E)   None of these is correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Plants store glucose as:

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A)   starch.
B)   glycogen.
C)   maltose.
D)   cellulose.
E)   chemical energy.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following foods in the grains category contains the most grams of carbohydrates?

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A)   whole wheat bread, 1 slice
B)   tortilla, 6 inches in diameter
C)   whole wheat spaghetti, ½ cup
D)   brown rice, ½ cup
E)   granola cereal (low fat) , ½ cupF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Fiber is healthful in part because it:

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A)   softens stool.
B)   helps maintain regular bowel movements.
C)   reduces the risk of hemorrhoids.
D)   reduces the risk of diverticular disease.
E)   All of these are correct.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following protein foods has the highest fiber content in grams?

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A)   cashews, ¼ cup
B)   black beans; ½ cup
C)   almonds, ¼ cup
D)   peanuts, ¼ cup
E)   peanut butter, 2 tbspF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Enriched grains are cereal grains that:

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A)   lost nutrients during processing but have vitamins and minerals added back in.
B)   lost nutrients during processing and do not have vitamins and minerals added back in.
C)   gained nutrients during processing.
D)   gained the starchy portion of the grain seed back during refinement.
E)   are void of any minerals because of the milling process.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular bowel movements?

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A)   insoluble fiber
B)   soluble fiber
C)   dietary fiber
D)   functional fiber
E)   total fiberF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Explain how blood glucose in normally regulated.

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Question 14

The term "dietary fiber" is defined as:

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A)   a type of fiber that dissolves in water to form a viscous gel.
B)   a nondigestible carbohydrate that is present naturally in intact plant foods.
C)   a nondigestible carbohydrate that has been added to a food product.
D)   a type of fiber that is readily fermented by bacteria in the colon.
E)   the sum of the food's dietary fiber and its functional fiber.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Aspartame:

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A)   has a low sweetness relative to sucrose.
B)   has a trade name of Splenda.
C)   is composed of two amino acids.
D)   is widely used in sugar-free soft drinks.
E)   is commonly used in baked goods.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is a health benefit of fiber?

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A)   Soluble fiber may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
B)   High-fiber foods promote satiety.
C)   High-fiber foods reduce the risk of obesity.
D)   Soluble fiber slows the increase in blood glucose following carbohydrate ingestion.
E)   All of these are correctF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 17

In the small intestine, pancreatic amylase continues to break down starch, converting it to:

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A)   maltose and oligosaccharides.
B)   sucrose.
C)   galactose.
D)   polysaccharides.
E)   salivary amylase.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following types of fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate isolated from plants and animals and added to foods?

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A)   insoluble fiber
B)   soluble fiber
C)   dietary fiber
D)   functional fiber
E)   total fiberF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

List three or more words that represent the term whole grain that can be found in the ingredients section of the nutrition label.

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Question 20

Which of the following vegetables has the highest fiber content in grams?

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A)   acorn squash, ½ cup
B)   baked potato (with skin) ; 1 small
C)   broccoli, ½ cup
D)   carrots, ½ cup
E)   corn, ½ cupF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following types of fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate isolated from plants and animals and added to foods?

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The term "dietary fiber" is defined as:

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A higher intake of soluble fibers has been shown to reduce the risk of:

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