Question 1

Which statement about nondigestible carbohydrates is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dietary fiber lingers in the small intestine.
B)   They attract water, which softens stool for passage without straining.
C)   Their small fat molecules contribute some energy.
D)   They are fermented by bacteria in the GI tract.
E)   Bacteria adds water, gas, and short-chain fatty acids.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Briefly describe lactose intolerance, including its symptoms and causes and any recommended dietary changes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following is a byproduct of the condensation?

Accepted Answer

A)   water
B)   oxygen
C)   hydrogen
D)   carbon dioxide
E)   carbon monoxideF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 4

The action of carbohydrate (and fat) in providing energy that allows protein to be used for other purposes is called "________."

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Products that claim to be "reduced calorie" must have a minimum of ________ fewer calories than the comparison item.

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   15%
C)   25%
D)   35%
E)   50%F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following is true of carbohydrate cravings and addictions?

Accepted Answer

A)   People seek carbohydrates to restore brain glucagon levels.
B)   The addiction shares some psychological systems involved in rewards and self-control.
C)   They are regarded as an important public health threat.
D)   They predict other self-destructive behaviors.
E)   They are addictive in the same way that drugs are.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Given the average minimum amount of glucose used by the brain, the Recommended Daily Allowance for carbohydrate is ________ g/day.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   45
C)   130
D)   250
E)   400F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

________ are acidic compounds produced by the liver during the breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not available.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are acidic compounds produced by the...

Question 9

Which statement accurately describes carbohydrate in milk and milk products?

Accepted Answer

A)   A cup of chocolate milk provides about 6 g of carbohydrate.
B)   Most cheeses contain little, if any, carbohydrate.
C)   Cottage cheese provides about 12 g of carbohydrate per cup.
D)   A cup of fruit-filled yogurt yields about 3 g of carbohydrate.
E)   A cup of nonfat milk yields almost 25 g of carbohydrate.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Glycogen is found to only a limited extent in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   meats
B)   plants
C)   milk
D)   fish
E)   nutsF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Simple carbohydrates composed of monosaccharides, disaccharides, or both are called "________."

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Your brother would like to lose 20 lb. He is debating between a new low-carbohydrate diet or a more established low-fat diet. What advice would you give him?

Accepted Answer

For the most part, weight loss is simila...

Question 13

The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to ________ kcalories per day for women and ________ kcalories per day for men.

Accepted Answer

A)   50, 100
B)   75, 125
C)   100, 150
D)   150, 100
E)   125, 50F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Which fruit has a high glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

A)   apples
B)   watermelon
C)   bananas
D)   peaches
E)   pineappleF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

N ame the animal polysaccharide composed of glucose units.

Accepted Answer

A)   fiber
B)   enzyme
C)   dextrin
D)   glycogen
E)   probioticsF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

The glycemic effect of food depends on several things. Which is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)   how the food is ripened
B)   the time of day the food is eaten
C)   the combination of foods eaten
D)   the presence of certain diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes)  in the eater
E)   how the food was grownF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Maltose, or malt sugar, is a disaccharide composed of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   two glucose units
B)   one glucose and one fructose unit
C)   one glucose and one galactose unit
D)   one galactose and one fructose unit
E)   two galactose unitsF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

A chemical reaction wherein two molecules combine to form one larger product is called "_______."

Accepted Answer

A)   hydrolysis
B)   absorption
C)   disaccharide
D)   condensation
E)   polysaccharideF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Sports drinks erode tooth enamel because they contain sugar and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   are acidic
B)   are alkaline
C)   resist starch
D)   offer insufficient fluoride
E)   an organic baseF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Since the 1970s, total energy intakes increased by almost 300 kcal, all of which came from an increase in ________ kcalories.

Accepted Answer

A)   fat
B)   protein
C)   alcohol
D)   carbohydrate
E)   lipoproteinsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The action of carbohydrate (and fat) in providing energy that allows protein to be used for other purposes is called "________."

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Products that claim to be "reduced calorie" must have a minimum of ________ fewer calories than the comparison item.

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Your brother would like to lose 20 lb. He is debating between a new low-carbohydrate diet or a more established low-fat diet. What advice would you give him?

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________ are acidic compounds produced by the liver during the breakdown of fat when carbohydrate is not available.

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Briefly describe lactose intolerance, including its symptoms and causes and any recommended dietary changes.

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Simple carbohydrates composed of monosaccharides, disaccharides, or both are called "________."

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Since the 1970s, total energy intakes increased by almost 300 kcal, all of which came from an increase in ________ kcalories.

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Glycogen is found to only a limited extent in ________.

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The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to ________ kcalories per day for women and ________ kcalories per day for men.

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Which statement accurately describes carbohydrate in milk and milk products?

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Maltose, or malt sugar, is a disaccharide composed of ________.

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Given the average minimum amount of glucose used by the brain, the Recommended Daily Allowance for carbohydrate is ________ g/day.

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The glycemic effect of food depends on several things. Which is NOT one of them?

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Which statement about nondigestible carbohydrates is FALSE?

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Which of the following is true of carbohydrate cravings and addictions?

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N ame the animal polysaccharide composed of glucose units.

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Sports drinks erode tooth enamel because they contain sugar and ________.

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