Question 1

Which statement about non-digestible 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) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

The combination of galactose and glucose make the principle carbohydrate of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   milk 
B)   table sugar 
C)   barley 
D)   brown sugar 
E)   wheatF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Discuss the roles of the mouth and the stomach in the digestion of carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

The salivary enzyme amylase starts to wo...

Question 4

Carbohydrates should provide ________ of the day's total energy intake to support good health.

Accepted Answer

A)   5% - 9% 
B)   10% - 19% 
C)   20% - 29% 
D)   30% - 44% 
E)   45% - 65%F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

How many carbohydrates does the body need each day to prevent ketosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   10-25 g 
B)   50-100 g 
C)   100-150 g 
D)   150-200 g 
E)   200-250 gF) A) and E)
G) A) and D) B

Question 6

How do added sugars contribute to health problems?

Accepted Answer

In general,the energy intake of people w...

Question 7

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) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which monosaccharide is found abundantly in fruits?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glucose 
B)   Maltose 
C)   Sucrose 
D)   Fructose 
E)   GalactoseF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

MATCHING
-Table sugar
A)20
B)½ cup
C)1 cup
D)Psyllium
E)Insulin
F)Amylase
G)Grain
H)Sucrose
I)Lactose
J)Fructose
K)Stevia
L)Glycogen
M)Glucagon
N)Cellulose
O)Hydrolysis
P)HFCS
Q)Honey
R)Water
S)Small intestine
T)Large intestine

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
-Table sugar
A)20
B)½ cup
C)1 cup
D)Psyllium
E)Insulin
F)Amylase
G)Grain
H)Sucrose
I)Lactose
J)Fructose
K)Stevia
L)Glycogen
M)Glucagon
N)Cellulose
O)Hydrolysis
P)HFCS
Q)Honey
R)Water
S)Small intestine
T)Large intestine...

Question 10

How does insulin regulate blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)   By raising them 
B)   By lowering them 
C)   By stimulating glycogen breakdown 
D)   By stimulating intestinal carbohydrate absorption 
E)   By stimulating ketoacidosisF) B) and D)
G) A) and B) B

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Hydrolysis 
B)   Condensation 
C)   Gluconeogenesis 
D)   Homeostasis 
E)   PhosphorylationF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Why is glucose homeostasis important? How is the body designed to maintain it?

Accepted Answer

To function optimally,the body must main...

Question 13

Foods rich in carbohydrates include all _______ foods.

Accepted Answer

A)   plant 
B)   health 
C)   unsweetened 
D)   processed 
E)   low-fatF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Small intestine 
B)   Pancreas 
C)   Salivary glands 
D)   Stomach 
E)   ColonF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 15

A friend says he is on the "keto diet" and eats no carbohydrates.His body converts his dietary protein to glucose through ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   gluconeogenesis 
B)   protein-deleting action 
C)   ketosis 
D)   acid-base balance 
E)   hypoglycemiaF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

protein-sp...

Question 17

Describe the chemical structures of the dietary carbohydrate family.

Accepted Answer

The dietary carbohydrate family includes...

Question 18

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) A) and E)

Question 19

Which sweetener is formed from nectar and always contains a mixture of sucrose,fructose,and glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blackstrap molasses 
B)   Honey 
C)   Brown sugar 
D)   High-fructose corn syrup 
E)   Malt syrupF) B) and D)
G) All of the above B

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

Which statement about non-digestible carbohydrates is FALSE?

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The combination of galactose and glucose make the principle carbohydrate of ________.

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Discuss the roles of the mouth and the stomach in the digestion of carbohydrate.

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Carbohydrates should provide ________ of the day's total energy intake to support good health.

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How many carbohydrates does the body need each day to prevent ketosis?

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How do added sugars contribute to health problems?

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

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Which monosaccharide is found abundantly in fruits?

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MATCHING -Table sugar A)20 B)½ cup C)1 cup D)Psyllium E)Insulin F)Amylase G)Grain H)Sucrose I)Lactose J)Fructose K)Stevia L)Glycogen M)Glucagon N)Cellulose O)Hydrolysis P)HFCS Q)Honey R)Water S)Small intestine T)Large intestine

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How does insulin regulate blood glucose levels?

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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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Why is glucose homeostasis important? How is the body designed to maintain it?

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Foods rich in carbohydrates include all _______ foods.

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

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A friend says he is on the "keto diet" and eats no carbohydrates.His body converts his dietary protein to glucose through ________.

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

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Describe the chemical structures of the dietary carbohydrate family.

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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 sweetener is formed from nectar and always contains a mixture of sucrose,fructose,and glucose?

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

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