Question 1

Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle can influence the development ...

Question 2

How much dietary carbohydrate and dietary fiber are required for good health, and which foods provide beneficial sources?

Accepted Answer

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) ...

Question 3

_______________ results when the pancreas is not longer able to produce insulin

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The answer of _______________ results when the pancreas is not...

Question 4

How many grams of carbohydrate are required daily during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  125
B)  150
C)  175
D)  200E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cellulose
B)  Hemicellulose
C)  Lignin
D)  PectinE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty in digesting _____

Accepted Answer

A)  most disaccharides
B)  yogurt, cheese, milk, and ice cream
C)  foods containing high-fructose corn syrup
D)  most monosaccharidesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which organ synthesizes the hormone glucagon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver
B)  Pancreas
C)  Gallbladder
D)  Large intestineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The body's ability to store excess energy from glucose as fatty acids is _____ and _____

Accepted Answer

A)  limitless, reversible
B)  limited, irreversible
C)  limitless, irreversible
D)  limited, reversibleE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago Which of the following best describes what is happening?

Accepted Answer

A)  His blood concentration of glucagon exceeds that of insulin.
B)  His blood concentration of insulin exceeds that of glucagon.
C)  His blood contains glucagon but no insulin.
D)  His blood contains insulin but no glucagon.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

_______________ diabetes results from other diseases, medical conditions, or medication

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ diabetes results from other diseases, medical...

Question 11

Which hormone promotes the storage of excess glucose as glycogen and body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucagon
B)  Cortisol
C)  Insulin
D)  EpinephrineE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is an FDA-approved health claim for fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Diets low in fat and rich in high-fiber foods reduce the risk of heart disease."
B)  "Diets high in whole-grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers."
C)  "Diets low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of most cancers."
D)  "Diets low in fat and rich in whole oats and psyllium seed husk reduce the incidence of heart disease."E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Once absorbed, monosaccharides are first carried in the blood away from the small intestine and to the _____

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system
B)  liver
C)  muscle
D)  gallbladderE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The __________ is the change in blood glucose following the ingestion of a specific food

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The answer of The __________ is the change in blood...

Question 15

Why are humans unable to digest fiber, and why is this beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Fiber contains -glycosid...

Question 16

Accumulation of, or abnormally high levels of, glucose in the blood is called hypoglycemia

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What types of diets have been shown to be beneficial in preventing diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diets that are low in fat and cholesterol
B)  Diets that are high in vitamins and minerals
C)  Diets that provide whole grain and adequate amounts of dietary fiber
D)  Diets that are "natural" or organically basedE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Risk factors associated with the temporary form of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  previous history of delivering a very large baby.
B)  weight gain between pregnancies.
C)  maternal age of over 35 years.
D)  being of Middle Eastern or Indian descent.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

How do the cells of diabetics compensate for the lack of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  By metabolizing fat and muscle protein
B)  By utilizing glycogen
C)  By metabolizing enzymes
D)  By utilizing glucagonsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Glucose enters cells via:

Accepted Answer

A)  endocytosis.
B)  osmosis.
C)  exocytosis.
D)  facilitated diffusion.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

How much dietary carbohydrate and dietary fiber are required for good health, and which foods provide beneficial sources?

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Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago Which of the following best describes what is happening?

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A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty in digesting _____

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The __________ is the change in blood glucose following the ingestion of a specific food

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What types of diets have been shown to be beneficial in preventing diabetes?

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_______________ results when the pancreas is not longer able to produce insulin

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How many grams of carbohydrate are required daily during pregnancy?

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Why are humans unable to digest fiber, and why is this beneficial?

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The body's ability to store excess energy from glucose as fatty acids is _____ and _____

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How do the cells of diabetics compensate for the lack of glucose?

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Once absorbed, monosaccharides are first carried in the blood away from the small intestine and to the _____

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What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

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Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

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Risk factors associated with the temporary form of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy include all of the following except:

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_______________ diabetes results from other diseases, medical conditions, or medication

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Which hormone promotes the storage of excess glucose as glycogen and body fat?

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Which organ synthesizes the hormone glucagon?

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Accumulation of, or abnormally high levels of, glucose in the blood is called hypoglycemia

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Which of the following is an FDA-approved health claim for fiber?

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Glucose enters cells via:

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