Question 1

What is the sweetest-tasting simple carbohydrate in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose
B)   lactose
C)   fructose
D)   sucroseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is a fermented milk product in which lactose has been broken down by bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)   curds
B)   kefir
C)   buttermilk
D)   sour creamE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following fibres would be used to thicken jelly?

Accepted Answer

A)   pectin
B)   cellulose
C)   lignins
D)   gumsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Gluconeogenesis is a term that describes the synthesis of which of the following molecules?

Accepted Answer

A)   amino acids from glucose
B)   lactose from a source of sucrose
C)   fat from excess carbohydrate intake
D)   glucose from a non-carbohydrate substanceE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Discuss the concepts of sugar cravings and addictions.

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Question 6

A person diagnosed with milk allergy would be sensitive to which of these components of milk?

Accepted Answer

A)   fat
B)   lactose
C)   protein
D)   mineralsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

What is the approximate energy content of most sugar alcohols?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 kcal/g
B)   2 kcal/g
C)   4 kcal/g
D)   7 kcal/gE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

MATCHING
a.5.6
b.130
c.200
d.Pectin
e.Insulin
f.Mouth
g.Starch
h.Sucrose
i.Lactose
j.Lignin
k.Sorbitol
l.Glycogen
m.Glucagon
n.Cellulose
o.Hydrolysis
p.HFCS
q.Epinephrine
r.Condensation
s.Small intestine
t.Large intestine
-When digested, yields galactose

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The answer of MATCHING
a.5.6
b.130
c.200
d.Pectin
e.Insulin
f.Mouth
g.Starch
h.Sucrose
i.Lactose
j.Lignin
k.Sorbitol
l.Glycogen
m.Glucagon
n.Cellulose
o.Hydrolysis
p.HFCS
q.Epinephrine
r.Condensation
s.Small intestine
t.Large intestine
-When digested, yields galactose...

Question 9

The chief carbohydrate in beet sugar is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   starch
B)   sucrose
C)   glycogen
D)   invert sugarE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following sugars is a component of all 3 dietary disaccharides?

Accepted Answer

A)   sucrose
B)   glucose
C)   fructose
D)   galactoseE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following characteristics differentiates dietary cellulose from phytic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is classified as a fibre.
B)   It is found only in plants
C)   It does not provide dietary energy.
D)   It is excreted in stools.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following are properties differentiates dietary starch from fibre?

Accepted Answer

A)   It delays gastric emptying.
B)   It provides a feeling of satiety.
C)   It elevates blood glucose levels.
D)   It contributes about 1.5-2.5 kcallories per gram.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

You have just finished a light breakfast of toast and jelly. Which of the following best describes the immediate sequence of metabolic responses?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood glucose rises, , glucose is taken up by the liver for storage as hepatic glucose until blood glucose drops
B)   Blood glucose rises, the pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream, excess glucose is stored as fat in adipose tissue
C)   Blood glucose rises, the pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream, glucose is taken up by the cells
D)   Blood glucose rises, the pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream, the liver synthesizes glycogenE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following molecules is the primary storage form of carbohydrate in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   fibre
B)   starch
C)   glucose
D)   glycogenE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

List the reasons why sugars are used as additives by the food industry.

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Question 16

Which of the following characteristics describes the compound phytic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   product of starch digestion
B)   non-nutrient component of plant seeds
C)   found in gastric juice and helps to lower pH of chyme
D)   found in high concentrations in the blood of people with diabetesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Why might high-fibre foods promote body weight management?

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High-fibre foods might promote body weig...

Question 18

Compare and contrast the chemical makeup, major food sources, and digestion/absorption of simple and complex carbohydrates.

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Simple carbohydrates, also known as simp...

Question 19

MATCHING
a.5.6
b.130
c.200
d.Pectin
e.Insulin
f.Mouth
g.Starch
h.Sucrose
i.Lactose
j.Lignin
k.Sorbitol
l.Glycogen
m.Glucagon
n.Cellulose
o.Hydrolysis
p.HFCS
q.Epinephrine
r.Condensation
s.Small intestine
t.Large intestine
-Substance that signals removal of glucose from the blood

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
a.5.6
b.130
c.200
d.Pectin
e.Insulin
f.Mouth
g.Starch
h.Sucrose
i.Lactose
j.Lignin
k.Sorbitol
l.Glycogen
m.Glucagon
n.Cellulose
o.Hydrolysis
p.HFCS
q.Epinephrine
r.Condensation
s.Small intestine
t.Large intestine
-Substance that signals removal of...

Question 20

How is fibre thought to exert beneficial effects on cardiovascular health?

Accepted Answer

Fiber is thought to exert beneficial eff...

Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

Which of the following characteristics describes the compound phytic acid?

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Discuss the concepts of sugar cravings and addictions.

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You have just finished a light breakfast of toast and jelly. Which of the following best describes the immediate sequence of metabolic responses?

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Compare and contrast the chemical makeup, major food sources, and digestion/absorption of simple and complex carbohydrates.

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A person diagnosed with milk allergy would be sensitive to which of these components of milk?

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What is the sweetest-tasting simple carbohydrate in the diet?

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List the reasons why sugars are used as additives by the food industry.

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MATCHING a.5.6 b.130 c.200 d.Pectin e.Insulin f.Mouth g.Starch h.Sucrose i.Lactose j.Lignin k.Sorbitol l.Glycogen m.Glucagon n.Cellulose o.Hydrolysis p.HFCS q.Epinephrine r.Condensation s.Small intestine t.Large intestine -Substance that signals removal of glucose from the blood

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Why might high-fibre foods promote body weight management?

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Which of the following sugars is a component of all 3 dietary disaccharides?

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MATCHING a.5.6 b.130 c.200 d.Pectin e.Insulin f.Mouth g.Starch h.Sucrose i.Lactose j.Lignin k.Sorbitol l.Glycogen m.Glucagon n.Cellulose o.Hydrolysis p.HFCS q.Epinephrine r.Condensation s.Small intestine t.Large intestine -When digested, yields galactose

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Which of the following are properties differentiates dietary starch from fibre?

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Which of the following fibres would be used to thicken jelly?

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Gluconeogenesis is a term that describes the synthesis of which of the following molecules?

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The chief carbohydrate in beet sugar is which of the following?

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Which of the following molecules is the primary storage form of carbohydrate in the body?

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How is fibre thought to exert beneficial effects on cardiovascular health?

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What is the approximate energy content of most sugar alcohols?

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Which of the following characteristics differentiates dietary cellulose from phytic acid?

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