Question 1

Studies have found that aspartame is associated with cancer,nerve disorders,and other health problems in humans.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

High-fructose corn syrup contains the same amount of fructose and glucose as sucrose.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which food has the highest "stickiness" value?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​pretzels 
B) milk chocolate 
C) fruit juice 
D) cereal 
E) ​honey 
A) ​pretzels 
B) milk chocolate 
C) fruit juice 
D) cereal 
E) ​honey

Question 4

Some types of simple and complex carbohydrates in foods elevate blood glucose levels more than do others.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

-Which yogurt products contain complex carbohydrates?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Organic Vanilla Yogurt only 
B) Greek Style Vanilla Yogurt only 
C) Fiber-Rich Vanilla Yogurt only 
D) Organic Vanilla Yogurt and Greek Style Vanilla Yogurt 
E) ​Organic Vanilla Yogurt and Fiber-Rich Vanilla Yogurt 
A) ​Organic Vanilla Yogurt only 
B) Greek Style Vanilla Yogurt only 
C) Fiber-Rich Vanilla Yogurt only 
D) Organic Vanilla Yogurt and Greek Style Vanilla Yogurt 
E) ​Organic Vanilla Yogurt and Fiber-Rich Vanilla Yogurt

Question 6

​What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) ​fluid balance 
B) energy source 
C) nerve conduction 
D) growth and repair of body tissues 
E) ​insulation 
A) ​fluid balance 
B) energy source 
C) nerve conduction 
D) growth and repair of body tissues 
E) ​insulation

Question 7

Intake of low glycemic index carbohydrate foods is associated with _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​increased food intake 
B) decreased satiety 
C) increased weight loss 
D) increased blood glucose 
E) ​increased insulin levels 
A) ​increased food intake 
B) decreased satiety 
C) increased weight loss 
D) increased blood glucose 
E) ​increased insulin levels

Question 8

​Baby bottle caries occur first in the _____ because that is where fluid pools.

Accepted Answer

A) ​upper back teeth 
B) lower back teeth 
C) molars 
D) upper front teeth 
E) ​lower front teeth 
A) ​upper back teeth 
B) lower back teeth 
C) molars 
D) upper front teeth 
E) ​lower front teeth

Question 9

What is a good source of insoluble fiber?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​oats 
B) dried beans 
C) fruit pulp 
D) psyllium husks 
E) ​oat bran 
A) ​oats 
B) dried beans 
C) fruit pulp 
D) psyllium husks 
E) ​oat bran

Question 10

Which artificial sweetener provides calories?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​saccharin 
B) aspartame 
C) sucralose 
D) acesulfame potassium 
E) ​stevia 
A) ​saccharin 
B) aspartame 
C) sucralose 
D) acesulfame potassium 
E) ​stevia

Question 11

Xylitol,mannitol,and sorbitol promote tooth decay.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the recommended amount of total dietary fiber for adults per day?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​10 grams for women and 15 grams for men 
B) 17 grams for women and 23 grams for men 
C) 28 grams for women and 35 grams for men 
D) 33 grams for women and 42 grams for men 
E) ​45 grams for women and 55 grams for men 
A) ​10 grams for women and 15 grams for men 
B) 17 grams for women and 23 grams for men 
C) 28 grams for women and 35 grams for men 
D) 33 grams for women and 42 grams for men 
E) ​45 grams for women and 55 grams for men

Question 13

​Simple sugars are only found in soft drinks,fruits drinks,energy and sports drinks,sweet snacks,candy,and desserts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-carbohydrates​

Accepted Answer

A) chemical substances in foods that consist of a simple sugar molecule or multiples of them in various forms 
B) carbohydrates that consist of a glucose,fructose,or galactose molecule,or a combination of glucose and either fructose or galactose​ 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) simple sugars consisting of two molecules of monosaccharides linked together 
E) the body's storage form of glucose
F)simple sugars containing an alcohol group in their molecular structure
G)rare genetic disorder related to the lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase
H)form of carbohydrate found in starchy vegetables,grains,and dried beans and in many types of dietary fiber
I)carbohydrates containing many molecules of monosaccharides linked together
J)condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to use insulin normally,or to produce enough insulin
K)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of the enzyme lactase 
L)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin than normal is required to transport a given amount of glucose into cells ​
M)disintegration of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugar
N)soft,sticky,white material on teeth that is formed by bacteria 
O)measure of the extent to which blood glucose is raised by a 50 gram portion of a carbohydrate-containing food compared to 50 grams of glucose
P)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from the consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase
Q)components of plants that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes and confer health benefits 
A) chemical substances in foods that consist of a simple sugar molecule or multiples of them in various forms 
B) carbohydrates that consist of a glucose,fructose,or galactose molecule,or a combination of glucose and either fructose or galactose​ 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) simple sugars consisting of two molecules of monosaccharides linked together 
E) the body's storage form of glucose
F)simple sugars containing an alcohol group in their molecular structure
G)rare genetic disorder related to the lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase
H)form of carbohydrate found in starchy vegetables,grains,and dried beans and in many types of dietary fiber
I)carbohydrates containing many molecules of monosaccharides linked together
J)condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to use insulin normally,or to produce enough insulin
K)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of the enzyme lactase 
L)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin than normal is required to transport a given amount of glucose into cells ​
M)disintegration of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugar
N)soft,sticky,white material on teeth that is formed by bacteria 
O)measure of the extent to which blood glucose is raised by a 50 gram portion of a carbohydrate-containing food compared to 50 grams of glucose
P)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from the consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase
Q)components of plants that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes and confer health benefits

Question 15

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-plaque

Accepted Answer

A) chemical substances in foods that consist of a simple sugar molecule or multiples of them in various forms 
B) carbohydrates that consist of a glucose,fructose,or galactose molecule,or a combination of glucose and either fructose or galactose​ 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) simple sugars consisting of two molecules of monosaccharides linked together 
E) the body's storage form of glucose
F)simple sugars containing an alcohol group in their molecular structure
G)rare genetic disorder related to the lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase
H)form of carbohydrate found in starchy vegetables,grains,and dried beans and in many types of dietary fiber
I)carbohydrates containing many molecules of monosaccharides linked together
J)condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to use insulin normally,or to produce enough insulin
K)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of the enzyme lactase 
L)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin than normal is required to transport a given amount of glucose into cells ​
M)disintegration of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugar
N)soft,sticky,white material on teeth that is formed by bacteria 
O)measure of the extent to which blood glucose is raised by a 50 gram portion of a carbohydrate-containing food compared to 50 grams of glucose
P)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from the consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase
Q)components of plants that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes and confer health benefits 
A) chemical substances in foods that consist of a simple sugar molecule or multiples of them in various forms 
B) carbohydrates that consist of a glucose,fructose,or galactose molecule,or a combination of glucose and either fructose or galactose​ 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) simple sugars consisting of two molecules of monosaccharides linked together 
E) the body's storage form of glucose
F)simple sugars containing an alcohol group in their molecular structure
G)rare genetic disorder related to the lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase
H)form of carbohydrate found in starchy vegetables,grains,and dried beans and in many types of dietary fiber
I)carbohydrates containing many molecules of monosaccharides linked together
J)condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to use insulin normally,or to produce enough insulin
K)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of the enzyme lactase 
L)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin than normal is required to transport a given amount of glucose into cells ​
M)disintegration of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugar
N)soft,sticky,white material on teeth that is formed by bacteria 
O)measure of the extent to which blood glucose is raised by a 50 gram portion of a carbohydrate-containing food compared to 50 grams of glucose
P)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from the consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase
Q)components of plants that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes and confer health benefits

Question 16

Lactose maldigestion should be managed by omitting milk and milk products from the diet.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-​type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) chemical substances in foods that consist of a simple sugar molecule or multiples of them in various forms 
B) carbohydrates that consist of a glucose,fructose,or galactose molecule,or a combination of glucose and either fructose or galactose​ 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) simple sugars consisting of two molecules of monosaccharides linked together 
E) the body's storage form of glucose
F)simple sugars containing an alcohol group in their molecular structure
G)rare genetic disorder related to the lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase
H)form of carbohydrate found in starchy vegetables,grains,and dried beans and in many types of dietary fiber
I)carbohydrates containing many molecules of monosaccharides linked together
J)condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to use insulin normally,or to produce enough insulin
K)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of the enzyme lactase 
L)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin than normal is required to transport a given amount of glucose into cells ​
M)disintegration of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugar
N)soft,sticky,white material on teeth that is formed by bacteria 
O)measure of the extent to which blood glucose is raised by a 50 gram portion of a carbohydrate-containing food compared to 50 grams of glucose
P)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from the consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase
Q)components of plants that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes and confer health benefits 
A) chemical substances in foods that consist of a simple sugar molecule or multiples of them in various forms 
B) carbohydrates that consist of a glucose,fructose,or galactose molecule,or a combination of glucose and either fructose or galactose​ 
C) simple sugars consisting of one sugar molecule 
D) simple sugars consisting of two molecules of monosaccharides linked together 
E) the body's storage form of glucose
F)simple sugars containing an alcohol group in their molecular structure
G)rare genetic disorder related to the lack of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase
H)form of carbohydrate found in starchy vegetables,grains,and dried beans and in many types of dietary fiber
I)carbohydrates containing many molecules of monosaccharides linked together
J)condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to use insulin normally,or to produce enough insulin
K)disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of the enzyme lactase 
L)condition in which cell membranes have reduced sensitivity to insulin so that more insulin than normal is required to transport a given amount of glucose into cells ​
M)disintegration of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugar
N)soft,sticky,white material on teeth that is formed by bacteria 
O)measure of the extent to which blood glucose is raised by a 50 gram portion of a carbohydrate-containing food compared to 50 grams of glucose
P)term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from the consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase
Q)components of plants that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes and confer health benefits

Question 18

Discuss how lactose maldigestion should be managed.​

Accepted Answer

Lactose maldigestion should not be manag

Question 19

Fiber has no caloric value.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which simple sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream during digestion?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​sucrose 
B) fructose 
C) maltose 
D) lactose 
E) ​glycogen 
A) ​sucrose 
B) fructose 
C) maltose 
D) lactose 
E) ​glycogen

Exam 12: Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Studies have found that aspartame is associated with cancer,nerve disorders,and other health problems in humans.​

High-fructose corn syrup contains the same amount of fructose and glucose as sucrose.​

Which food has the highest "stickiness" value?​

Some types of simple and complex carbohydrates in foods elevate blood glucose levels more than do others.​

-Which yogurt products contain complex carbohydrates?​

​What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Intake of low glycemic index carbohydrate foods is associated with _____.​

​Baby bottle caries occur first in the _____ because that is where fluid pools.

What is a good source of insoluble fiber?​

Which artificial sweetener provides calories?​

Xylitol,mannitol,and sorbitol promote tooth decay.​

What is the recommended amount of total dietary fiber for adults per day?​

​Simple sugars are only found in soft drinks,fruits drinks,energy and sports drinks,sweet snacks,candy,and desserts.

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -carbohydrates​

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -plaque

Lactose maldigestion should be managed by omitting milk and milk products from the diet.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -​type 2 diabetes

Discuss how lactose maldigestion should be managed.​

Fiber has no caloric value.​

Which simple sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream during digestion?​

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Studies have found that aspartame is associated with cancer,nerve disorders,and other health problems in humans.

High-fructose corn syrup contains the same amount of fructose and glucose as sucrose.

Which food has the highest "stickiness" value?

Some types of simple and complex carbohydrates in foods elevate blood glucose levels more than do others.

-Which yogurt products contain complex carbohydrates?

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Intake of low glycemic index carbohydrate foods is associated with _____.

Baby bottle caries occur first in the _____ because that is where fluid pools.

What is a good source of insoluble fiber?

Which artificial sweetener provides calories?

Xylitol,mannitol,and sorbitol promote tooth decay.

What is the recommended amount of total dietary fiber for adults per day?

Simple sugars are only found in soft drinks,fruits drinks,energy and sports drinks,sweet snacks,candy,and desserts.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -carbohydrates

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -plaque

Lactose maldigestion should be managed by omitting milk and milk products from the diet.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -type 2 diabetes

Discuss how lactose maldigestion should be managed.

Fiber has no caloric value.

Which simple sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream during digestion?