Question 1

The primary goal of dietary management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

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A)  achieve a healthy body weight.
B)  eat regular meals.
C)  maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day.
D)  avoid sugar.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Lactose intolerance is caused by

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A)  a milk allergy.
B)  lactase deficiency.
C)  milk bacteria.
D)  intestinal bacteria.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

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 that are attached to intestinal cells.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Chronically high blood sugar that is due to insulin resistance

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A)  Reactive hypoglycemia
B)  Type 2 diabetes
C)  Fasting hypoglycemia
D)  Gestational diabetes
E)  Type 1 diabetesF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Individuals with phenylketonuria should avoid

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A)  stevia.
B)  aspartame.
C)  high fructose corn syrup.
D)  saccharin.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following foods is the best source of viscous (soluble) fiber?

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A)  Broccoli
B)  Kidney beans
C)  Whole wheat bread
D)  Sunflower seedsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable) fiber?

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A)  Kidney beans
B)  English muffins made with enriched flour
C)  Broccoli
D)  Corn flakesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

When blood glucose levels drop below normal,hormones signal the breakdown of ______,which releases glucose into the blood.

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A)  stored fat
B)  liver glycogen
C)  amino acids from muscle
D)  ketonesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Amylose is

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A)  a long,straight glucose chain.
B)  branched glucose chains.
C)  a long,straight fatty acid chain.
D)  branched amino acid chains.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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A)  mouth.
B)  stomach.
C)  small intestine.
D)  pancreas.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult man who consumes about 2700 kcal per day is

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A)  10 grams per day.
B)  18 grams per day.
C)  25 grams per day.
D)  38 grams per day.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following describes type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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A)  Most often diagnosed during childhood
B)  Associated with a tendency to develop ketosis
C)  Sometimes caused by viral infection
D)  Strongly associated with obesityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The hormone _______ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

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A)  glucagon
B)  insulin
C)  thyroxin
D)  glycogenE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

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A)  two monosaccharides.
B)  two polysaccharides.
C)  one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.
D)  two oligosaccharides.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

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A)  starch.
B)  monosaccharides and disaccharides.
C)  fiber.
D)  polysaccharides.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

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A)  corn flakes,rice,bread,and noodles.
B)  peas,broccoli,oatmeal,dry beans and other legumes.
C)  cream pies,French fries,and fat-free milk.
D)  table sugar,honey,jam,jelly,fruit,and plain baked potatoes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

You are on a diet and eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrate per day.The claim made in the diet educational materials is that carbohydrate is the main culprit in being overweight,so it must be restricted.Which of the following will happen as a result of this low carbohydrate diet?

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A)  Proteins in muscles,heart,and other vital organs will be broken down into amino acids to make needed glucose,over time weakening the muscles and organs.
B)  Fat will be broken down and used as the exclusive fuel,leading to considerable fat loss and little health risk.
C)  Ketones will be produced from partial protein metabolism to be used for energy.
D)  Fat will be broken down and converted to glucose that will be used as the primary energy source.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult woman who consumes about 1800 kcal per day is

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A)  10 grams per day.
B)  18 grams per day.
C)  25 grams per day.
D)  38 grams per day.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

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A)  Salivary amylase
B)  Bicarbonate
C)  Pancreatic proteases
D)  Pancreatic amylaseE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

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The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to

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The primary goal of dietary management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to

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The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult woman who consumes about 1800 kcal per day is

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Lactose intolerance is caused by

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Which of the following foods is the best source of viscous (soluble) fiber?

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You are on a diet and eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrate per day.The claim made in the diet educational materials is that carbohydrate is the main culprit in being overweight,so it must be restricted.Which of the following will happen as a result of this low carbohydrate diet?

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The hormone _______ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the

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Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption?

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Chronically high blood sugar that is due to insulin resistance

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Amylose is

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The Adequate Intake for fiber for an adult man who consumes about 2700 kcal per day is

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What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

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Which of the following describes type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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The food components that yield the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates are

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When blood glucose levels drop below normal,hormones signal the breakdown of ______,which releases glucose into the blood.

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Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable) fiber?

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Individuals with phenylketonuria should avoid

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The major symptoms of lactose intolerance are

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