Question 1

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

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A)   glucose, fructose, and lactose.
B)   fructose, glucose, and galactose.
C)   fructose, glucose, and maltose.
D)   sucrose, fructose, and glucose.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

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A)   75
B)   100
C)   130
D)   250E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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A)   gas, abdominal pain, and distention.
B)   a rash, sneezing, and stuffy nose.
C)   a headache and chest pain.
D)   nausea and vomiting.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following foods would have the most fiber?

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A)   Kidney beans
B)   English muffins made with enriched flour
C)   Orange juice
D)   Corn flakesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which organ will first receive sugars after they are absorbed into the blood?

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A)   Kidney
B)   Heart
C)   Liver
D)   PancreasE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is true?

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A)   Glucose and glucose form sucrose.
B)   Glucose and fructose form lactose.
C)   Glucose and galactose form lactose.
D)   Glucose and galactose form maltose.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate

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Question 8

Which of the following is not a rich source of viscous (soluble)  fibers?

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A)   Fruits
B)   Oatmeal
C)   Whole wheat bread
D)   LegumesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and _______________.

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Question 10

When eating a high-fiber diet one should

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A)   restrict fluid intake.
B)   not be concerned about consuming large amounts.
C)   avoid foods that are not whole grain.
D)   increase fluid intake.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Simple sugars in large quantities have been shown to

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A)   cause obesity.
B)   promote tooth decay.
C)   cause diabetes mellitus.
D)   cause hyperactivity.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

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A)   Eating enriched grains such as Rice Krispies and Saltines
B)   Buying bran and fiber supplements to add to his current diet
C)   Reading the labels of grain products and buying those labeled "wheat flour"
D)   Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peelsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is not characteristic of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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A)   Arises most commonly in adulthood
B)   Associated with a tendency to develop ketosis
C)   Sometimes caused by viral infection
D)   Has a genetic linkE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called _______________

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Question 15

Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

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A)   Monosaccharides can enter the villi.
B)   End products of carbohydrate digestion are transported through the portal vein to the liver.
C)   Maltose is transported through the portal vein to the liver.
D)   Disaccharides are digested to monosaccharides by enzymes attached to intestinal cells.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

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A)   Insulin
B)   Testosterone
C)   Estrogen
D)   GlucagonE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

What is the fate of disaccharides not digested in the small intestine?

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A)   They pass into the colon and are absorbed.
B)   They pass into the colon and are fermented by bacteria.
C)   They are absorbed and converted to glycogen.
D)   They are absorbed and converted to fat.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

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A)   Glucose
B)   Fructose
C)   Galactose
D)   SucroseE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

When insulin is released, it causes

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A)   the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into the blood.
B)   muscle and fat cells to increase glucose uptake.
C)   fat breakdown in fat tissue.
D)   the liver to make glycogen from protein.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is not a nonfermentable (insoluble)  fiber?

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A)   Cellulose
B)   Hemicellulose
C)   Gum
D)   LigninE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Which organ will first receive sugars after they are absorbed into the blood?

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Which of the following foods would have the most fiber?

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_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate

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When insulin is released, it causes

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Which of the following is not characteristic of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called _______________

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When eating a high-fiber diet one should

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Which of the following is not a rich source of viscous (soluble) fibers?

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What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

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Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state?

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The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and _______________.

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Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

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Which of the following is true?

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John Fibernugget wants to increase his fiber intake. Which of the following would be the safest way for him do this?

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What is the fate of disaccharides not digested in the small intestine?

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What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

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The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

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The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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Simple sugars in large quantities have been shown to

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Which of the following is not a nonfermentable (insoluble) fiber?

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