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Which of the following carbohydrates is an end product of photosynthesis?
glucose
2
Carbohydrates contain
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
3
A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of
two monosaccharides.
4
What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?
glucose
5
Which of the flowing would be the BEST choice for someone trying to reduce added sugar intake
half a cup of sliced strawberries
6
Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?
galactose
7
When fructose and glucose are bonded together, they form
sucrose.
8
The term complex carbohydrates refers to
polysaccharides.
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The storage form of glucose in animals is
glycogen
10
In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the muscles and
liver.
11
Which of the following enzymes is found in the mouth?
salivary amylase
12
A technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen is
carbohydrate loading.
13
Gluconeogenesis is the
synthesis of new glucose from amino acids.
14
Which of the following are the preferred fuels for MOST body functions?
carbohydrate and fat
15
Insulin is synthesized and released by the
pancreas.
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Which of the following hormones is released when your blood sugar rises?
insulin
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After a meal, which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells?
insulin
18
Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?
the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin
19
Which of the following is an example of a soluble fiber?
pectins
20
When we don't consume enough carbohydrate, what substances does the body produce as an alternative fuel?
ketones
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Which of the following is associated with the development of ketosis?
a diet that contains insufficient carbohydrate
22
During sleep, the body provides fuel to the brainDuring sleep, the body provides fuel to the brain
by engaging in ketosis.
23
A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing
diverticulosis.
24
A high-fiber diet may
reduce the risk of colon cancer.
25
Which of the following substances in a ripe peach is NOT absorbed by the body?
dietary fiber
26
Starch, glycogen, and dietary fiber are examples of
complex carbohydrates.
27
How many grams of carbohydrate per day are recommended for adults 19 years of age and older?
130
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Which of the following is NOT a health problem related to eating too much sugar?
unexplained weight loss
29
Which of the following has the highest glycemic index value?
instant mashed potatoes
30
The glycemic load is
the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by the food's glycemic index, divided by 100.
31
Individuals with the disease phenylketonuria (PKU) should NOT consume the alternative sweetener aspartame. Why?
People with PKU cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.
32
Individuals with which untreated disease are at risk for developing ketoacidosis?
diabetes
33
The richest dietary source of resistant starch is
legumes
34
Meat is NOT a good dietary source of glycogen. Why?
Most of the glycogen found in meat is broken down when the animal is slaughtered.
35
The insoluble fiber that provides the main structural component of plant cell walls is
cellulose.
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Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in maintaining blood glucose levels?
thyroxin
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Up to what percentage of a person's total energy intake should carbohydrates provide, based on the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)?
65%
38
The term "enriched" on a food label signifies that
the nutrients in the food were lost during processing
39
Mikayla's doctor has suggested that she increase the fiber content of her diet. Which of the following would NOT be good advice for Mikayla?
Increase fiber intake by taking a fiber supplement each day.
40
Which of the following alternative sweeteners is made from sucrose?
sucralose
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When blood glucose levels drop, which hormone brings glucose out of storage to raise blood glucose levels?
glucagon
42
The hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine regulate blood glucose levels by
triggering glycogen breakdown in the liver.
43
Which of the following statements about glycemic load is TRUE?
The lower the glycemic load of a meal, the lower the post-meal rise in blood glucose.
44
Aspartame cannot be used to prepare cooked foods because
heat destroys its flavor.
45
Foods in which nutrients are added that did not originally exist in that food are known as
fortified.
46
The condition in which infected pockets form on the wall of the large intestine is known as
diverticulosis.
47
Ketoacidosis can result in
coma and death.
48
In the diet, the nondigestible parts of plants that form the support structures of leaves, stems, and seeds are known as
dietary fiber.
49
A high-fiber diet might help decrease blood cholesterol levels by
causing more cholesterol-containing bile to be excreted in feces.
50
The primary energy source used by the body during intense exercise is
carbohydrate
51
A condition marked by blood glucose levels that are below normal levels is
hypoglycemia.
52
The label on a box of granola indicates that it contains 13 grams of added sugars, and 240 Calories per serving. What percent of Calories in a serving comes from added sugars?
22%
53
Which of the following provides about one-third of the daily Adequate Intake (Al) of fiber for women?
1/2 cup of cooked lentils
54
Which of the following types of bread contains the most fiber?
1 slice of pumpernickel bread
55
Which of the following fruit servings contains the highest level of fiber-rich carbohydrates?
cup of blackberries
56
Ana takes her grandparents out to eat every Sunday at their favorite buffet-style restaurant, which offers only a limited selection of vegetables. Which of the following would be the most fiber-rich vegetable option for the diners?
1 cup of cooked broccoli
57
Whole-grain flours are rich sources of fiber because they retain the grain's
bran
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Which of the following is thought to be a health benefit of eating meals that have a low glycemic load?
higher fiber intake
59
One cup of a popular sweetened corn cereal contains 14 grams of added sugars. How many teaspoons of sugar does this amount equal?
3.5
60
Mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol are added to chewing gum as
nutritive sweeteners.