Deck 18: Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Question 1

When someone has this particular condition they experience nausea and vomiting,and sweat excessively after consuming fructose.What is the condition known as?

A)Diabetes
B)Hypoglycemia
C)Hereditary fructose intolerance
D)Food allergies

Answer 1

C
Explanation: C)Some people have a lowered caries incidence attributable to a condition known as hereditary fructose intolerance.After one consumes fructose,these persons experience nausea and vomiting,and sweat excessively;they may also develop malaise,tremor,coma,and convulsions.These patients are caries free or virtually caries free.

Question 2

What is MOST commonly used as a tabletop sweetener?

A)Aspartame
B)Molasses
C)Saccharin
D)Sucrose

Answer 2

D
Explanation: D)Sucrose is a nutritive sweetener and the most commonly used tabletop sweetener.It contains one glucose and one fructose.

Question 3

Which sugars are implicated as caries causing agents?

A)Sucrose,glucose,NutraSweet,and fructose
B)Xylitol,sucrose,fructose,and maltose
C)Sucrose,glucose,fructose,and maltose
D)Maltose,glucose,xylitol,and NutraSweet

Answer 3

C
Explanation: C)Sucrose,glucose,fructose,and maltose are all referred to as fermentable carbohydrates.These substances help promote caries formation.

Question 4

Where does the chemical detection of taste occur?

A)Taste buds
B)Palate
C)Taste receptor cells
D)Buccal mucosa

Question 5

Which are NOT uses of sucrose sugar?

A)Anticaries agent
B)Sweetening agent
C)Carmelization/color agent
D)Flavor blender and modifier

Question 6

In addition to sugars,what other agents can be cariogenic?

A)Carbohydrates
B)Fibrous meats
C)Enzymes
D)Vegetables

Question 7

Which type of sugar is commonly added to processed foods and drinks?

A)Molasses
B)High-fructose corn syrup
C)Aspartame
D)Cyclamate

Question 8

What is also known as a sugar alcohol?

A)Glucose
B)Polyols
C)Alcohol
D)Lactose

Question 9

Which polyol has received the greatest amount of attention by the dental community?

A)Sorbitol
B)Mannitol
C)Erythritol
D)Xylitol

Question 10

What is defined as sugars or substances added to foods and beverages that provide a pleasurable taste?

A)Sweeteners
B)Caloric sweeteners
C)Sugar substitutes
D)Additives