Question 1

List and briefly discuss ways to reduce the intake of added sugars.

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Use less table sugar on foods and in bev...

Question 2

Your brother would like to lose 20 pounds.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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For the most part,weight loss is similar...

Question 3

Which of the following is not a resistant starch?

Accepted Answer

A)   Milled grains 
B)   Legumes 
C)   Just-ripened bananas 
D)   Cooked potatoes that have been chilled 
E)   Green applesF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

When blood glucose levels are higher than normal,but below the diagnosis of diabetes,the condition is called ________.

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Question 5

High-fructose corn syrup is made of roughly 50% fructose and 50% _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose 
B)   maltose 
C)   sucrose 
D)   galactose 
E)   lactoseF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Which statement about the overconsumption of sugary soft drinks is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   The liquid form of sugar makes it easier to overconsume kcalories. 
B)   Sweet beverages cost less than other energy sources and are readily available. 
C)   Sweet beverages are energy dense. 
D)   Most people limit sugar-laden soda consumption to 12 ounces per day. 
E)   Drinking water instead of soda can help a person lose 10 pounds in one year.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Fibers that have gel-forming properties are ________.

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The answer of Fibers that have gel-forming properties are ________....

Question 8

What do cellulose and lignin fibers do in the body?

Accepted Answer

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 energy.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which statement about food labeling is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Sugars" amounts include added sugars only. 
B)   Starch numbers are listed as a separate line item. 
C)   "Total Carbohydrate" amounts include starch, sugars, and fiber. 
D)   "Total Carbohydrate" amounts includes starch and sugars but not fiber. 
E)   "Total Carbohydrate" means only refined carbohydrates.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

MATCHING
-Serving size of corn yielding 15 g of carbohydrate

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A)  20
B)  ½ cup
C)  1 cup
D)  Psyllium
E)  InsulinF) AmylaseG) GrainH) SucroseI) LactoseJ) FructoseK) SteviaL) GlycogenM) GlucagonN) CelluloseO) HydrolysisP) HFCSQ) HoneyR) WaterS) Small intestineT) Large intestineU) A) and H)
V) J) and O)

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Which of the following is not a resistant starch?

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When blood glucose levels are higher than normal,but below the diagnosis of diabetes,the condition is called ________.

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Fibers that have gel-forming properties are ________.

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Which statement about the overconsumption of sugary soft drinks is FALSE?

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Which statement about food labeling is true?

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List and briefly discuss ways to reduce the intake of added sugars.

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MATCHING -Serving size of corn yielding 15 g of carbohydrate

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High-fructose corn syrup is made of roughly 50% fructose and 50% _______.

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