Question 1

One teaspoon of sugar provides 4 g of carbohydrates and about ________ kcalories.

Accepted Answer

A)   8
B)   16
C)   32
D)   48
E)   70F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal is called ________.

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Question 3

How do added sugars contribute to health problems?

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In general, the energy intake of people ...

Question 4

Why did the DRI committee not set an Upper Level for fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)   A body can never have enough high-fiber foods.
B)   High-fiber foods are so filling, they are not likely to be eaten in excess.
C)   There are no consequences to an abundance of high-fiber foods.
D)   Fiber benefits everyone's GI tract, so the more fiber, the healthier the digestive system.
E)   There was not enough evidence regarding fiber's effects on health.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is a monosaccharide also known as "blood sugar"?

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose
B)   maltose
C)   sucrose
D)   fructose
E)   galactoseF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The NHANES studied energy nutrient data over the past 35 years. What were their findings?

Accepted Answer

A)   kcalories from carbohydrate decreased from 51% to 42%.
B)   kcalories from protein increased from 33% to 41%
C)   kcalories for fat stayed about the same.
D)   total daily energy intakes increased significantly.
E)   most people were active enough to use up the extra kcalories they consumed.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Which term is defined as a plant polysaccharide composed of many glucose molecules?

Accepted Answer

A)   fiber
B)   glycogen
C)   lactose
D)   starch
E)   sucroseF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Fibers that can be digested by bacteria in the GI tract are called "________."

Accepted Answer

A)   starchy
B)   viscous
C)   fermentable
D)   insoluble
E)   functionalF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Which sweetener contains significant amounts of calcium and iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   blackstrap molasses
B)   honey
C)   brown sugar
D)   high-fructose corn syrup
E)   malt syrupF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

When blood glucose falls, which organ responds first?

Accepted Answer

A)   brain
B)   liver
C)   muscle
D)   pancreas
E)   gallbladderF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

What are dietary fibers and how are they classified?

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