Question 1

Your mother was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She wants to improve both her eating habits and her glucose control. After an Internet search, she has decided to try out a new diet that uses the glycemic index in meal planning. She asks you if you think the diet is practical and beneficial. How do you respond?

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Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a resistant starch?

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A)   milled grains
B)   legumes
C)   just-ripened bananas
D)   cooked potatoes that have been chilled
E)   green applesF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

What is the "fight or flight" hormone that signals the release of glucose?

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A)   epinephrine
B)   insulin
C)   glucagon
D)   leptin
E)   gastrinF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following is a chemical reaction in which one molecule is split into two molecules?

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A)   hydrolysis
B)   condensation
C)   gluconeogenesis
D)   homeostasis
E)   phosphorylationF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Glycogen is defined as a storage form of glucose, manufactured and stored in the body's ________.

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A)   muscles and liver
B)   pancreas and kidneys
C)   stomach and intestines
D)   brain and red blood cells
E)   spleen and lymphaticsF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 6

How are soluble fibers primarily digested in the large intestines?

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A)   with the help of bacterial enzymes
B)   with the help of   pancreatic amylase
C)   through peristaltic segmentation
D)   with the help of villus brush border hydrolases
E)   with the help of liver enzymes.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which fasting blood glucose level would be considered within the normal range?

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A)   57 mg/dL
B)   77 mg/dL
C)   107 mg/dL
D)   127 mg/dL
E)   170 mg/dLF) D) and E)
G) B) and E) B

Question 8

What do cellulose and lignin fibers do in the body?

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A)   lower cholesterol by binding bile
B)   slow absorption of glucose
C)   hold moisture in stools
D)   provide bulk and feelings of fullness
E)   yield small fat molecules the colon uses for energyF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 9

In which part of the GI tract do enzymes hydrolyze the disaccharides into monosaccharides?

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A)   small intestine
B)   pancreas
C)   salivary glands
D)   stomach
E)   colonF) None of the above
G) A) and C) A

Question 10

Which of the following terms describes how quickly glucose is absorbed from a food after ingestion, how high blood glucose rises as a result, and how quickly blood glucose returns to normal?

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A)   type 2 diabetes
B)   glycemic index
C)   hypoglycemic potential
D)   glycemic response
E)   insulin resistanceF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following unit of sugar is found in all of the three dietary disaccharides?

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A)   sucrose
B)   glucose
C)   fructose
D)   galactose
E)   high-fructose corn syrupF) A) and B)
G) A) and E) B

Question 12

Which of the following is a starchy vegetable and provides about 15 g of carbohydrate per half-cup serving?

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A)   corn
B)   green beans
C)   broccoli
D)   tomatoes
E)   cauliflowerF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is a typical feature of diabetes?

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A)   Type 1 diabetes is more common than type 2.
B)   In type 1 diabetes, cells fail to respond to insulin.
C)   Rates of diabetes have steadily declined over the past decade.
D)   Dietary management should focus on total carbohydrate intake.
E)   The best preventive measure for type 1 diabetes is a healthy body weight.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Sweeteners that yield energy, including both sugars and sugar alcohols, are called "________."

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Question 15

Which food was one of the first recognized for its ability to reduce blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease?

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A)   seaweed
B)   legumes
C)   barley
D)   bran
E)   oatmealF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Fructose and galactose are mostly metabolized through the ________.

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A)   liver
B)   pancreas
C)   stomach
D)   small intestine
E)   colonF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

One ounce of a grain (e.g., one slice of bread)  provides about ________ g of carbohydrate.

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A)   5
B)   10
C)   15
D)   20
E)   25F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following statements about fructose is FALSE?

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A)   Fructose is metabolized by the liver.
B)   The liver turns excess fructose into fat, causing a fatty liver.
C)   Fructose does not stimulate the release of insulin.
D)   A fresh apple satisfies hunger better than apple juice.
E)   Fructose suppresses appetite.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

A low-FODMAP diet typically is used to improve the symptoms of _______.

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A)   lactose intolerance
B)   irritable bowel syndrome
C)   lactose deficiency
D)   colitis
E)   peptic ulcersF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Which part of the GI tract does NOT actively participate in the digestion of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   small intestine
B)   pancreas
C)   salivary glands
D)   stomach
E)   mouthF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following is NOT a resistant starch?

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Which of the following is a chemical reaction in which one molecule is split into two molecules?

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Glycogen is defined as a storage form of glucose, manufactured and stored in the body's ________.

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How are soluble fibers primarily digested in the large intestines?

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Which fasting blood glucose level would be considered within the normal range?

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Which of the following is a starchy vegetable and provides about 15 g of carbohydrate per half-cup serving?

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Which of the following is a typical feature of diabetes?

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Sweeteners that yield energy, including both sugars and sugar alcohols, are called "________."

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Which food was one of the first recognized for its ability to reduce blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease?

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One ounce of a grain (e.g., one slice of bread) provides about ________ g of carbohydrate.

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A low-FODMAP diet typically is used to improve the symptoms of _______.

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Which food was one of the first recognized for its ability to reduce blood cholesterol and the risk of heart disease?

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