Question 1

The recommendations for a high-carbohydrate diet refer to one that is ______ in complex carbohydrates and ______ in simple carbohydrates.

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A)   low; high
B)   high; low
C)   moderate; high
D)   low; moderateE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and _______________.

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A)   lactose
B)   fructose
C)   dextrose
D)   galactoseE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The most important dietary approach for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

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A)   lose body fat.
B)   eat regular meals.
C)   maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day.
D)   avoid sugar.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

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A)   corn flakes, rice, bread, and noodles
B)   peas, broccoli, oatmeal, dry beans and other legumes
C)   cream pies, French fries, and fat-free milk
D)   table sugar, honey, jam, jelly, fruit, and plain baked potatoesE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

All of the following are characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus except

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A)   arises most commonly in adulthood.
B)   caused by insensitivity of fat and muscle cells to insulin.
C)   often associated with obesity.
D)   the least common form of diabetes.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

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A)   Alcohol
B)   Fruits
C)   Grains
D)   Sugar caneE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

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A)   biosynthesis.
B)   anabolism.
C)   photosynthesis.
D)   glycogenesis.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called _______________.

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A)   amylose
B)   fiber
C)   glycogen
D)   starchE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

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A)   type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer.
B)   type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke.
C)   type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke.
D)   type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Major fructose sources include

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A)   milk and cheese.
B)   fruits and high fructose corn syrup.
C)   fruits and vegetables.
D)   nuts and seeds.Learning Outcome: 04.03 Describe food sources of carbohydrates and list some alternative sweeteners.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption.

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A)   passive
B)   facilitated
C)   active
D)   participatoryE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

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A)   Grains
B)   Vegetables
C)   Fruits
D)   Protein
E)   DairyF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

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A)   Insulin
B)   Testosterone
C)   Estrogen
D)   GlucagonE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Match the following with the descriptions below

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Question 15

_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate.

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A)   Fatty acids
B)   Ketones
C)   Monosaccharides
D)   PolysaccharidesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

_______________ is the main problem associated with excessive sugar intake.

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A)   Diabetes
B)   Dental cavities
C)   Obesity
D)   Heart diseaseE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

When insulin is released, it causes

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A)   the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into the blood.
B)   muscle and fat cells to increase glucose uptake.
C)   fat breakdown and release from fat tissue.
D)   the liver to make glycogen from protein.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

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A)   Monosaccharides can enter the villi.
B)   End products of carbohydrate digestion are transported through the portal vein to the liver.
C)   Maltose is transported through the portal vein to the liver.
D)   Disaccharides are digested to monosaccharides by enzymes attached to intestinal cells.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glucose and glucose form sucrose.
B)   Glucose and fructose form lactose.
C)   Glucose and galactose form lactose.
D)   Glucose and galactose form maltose.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

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A)   Salivary amylase
B)   Bicarbonate
C)   Pancreatic proteases
D)   Pancreatic amylaseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

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Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

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_______________ is the main problem associated with excessive sugar intake.

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Match the following with the descriptions below

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Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called _______________.

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The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

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Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

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The most important dietary approach for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

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Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are

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Major fructose sources include

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Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

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The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and _______________.

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The recommendations for a high-carbohydrate diet refer to one that is ______ in complex carbohydrates and ______ in simple carbohydrates.

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When insulin is released, it causes

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Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption.

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Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?

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Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate?

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All of the following are characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus except

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What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

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_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate.

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