DHN 101 - Ch. 5
Of the following alternative sweeteners, which one is banned for sale in the U.S. because of controversial research that indicated the substance caused bladder cancer in mice?
Cyclamate
Which of the following statements is true?
A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation.
According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Losing excess body fat
Brandy: 85 mg/dl Mel: 63 mg/dl Bradley: 120 mg/dli James: 138 mg/dl
Normal fasting blood glucose Hypoglycemia Pre-diabetes Diabetes
High pressure inside the large intestine during bowel movements can cause small pouches called _____ to protrude through the intestinal wall.
diverticula
When these pouches are painfully inflamed, the condition is known as
diverticulitis
Fiber plays an important role in bowel health; a diet that is low in fiber leads to
hard feces that are difficult to eliminate during bowel movements
Lena's 4-year-old son is not well. He lacks much interest in playing, he has lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should
have her son tested for type 1 diabetes.
Insulin
helps glucose enter cells.
If excessive straining occurs during defecation, the anal veins can swell, causing
hemorrhoids
glucose molecule: Maltose Sucrose Lactose
monosaccharide: Glucose Frcutose Galactose
In people with type I diabetes who are not being treated for the condition, blood sugar levels remain high for several hours after eating a meal because their
pancreas does not make and release insulin.
Glycogen is
the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.
For several weeks, Darren has not been feeling well. He has a family history of type 2 diabetes, so when he developed some major signs and symptoms of the disease, he made an appointment with his physician to be tested for diabetes. Based on this information, which of the following statements about Darren's current state of health is true? Mark all that apply.
-Darren has sores on his feet that are not healing. -Darren has been thirstier than in the past. -Darren has to make frequent trips to the bathroom to urinate.
Monosaccharide
-Fructose -Glucose -Galactose
Nonnutritive sweetener
-Sucralose -Acesulfame-K
Disaccharide
-Sucrose -Lactose -Maltose
Nutritive sweetener
-Sugar -Corn Syrup -Polydextrose -Sorbitol -Maltodextrin
Joshua has type 2 diabetes, and he does not control his blood glucose levels. As a result of his lack of control, which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?
Blindness
Because animals store glycogen in their muscles, meat, fish, and poultry are good sources of the complex carbohydrate.
False
Brianna makes the hot oatmeal recipe that is provided on page 159, but she adds a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of wheat germ to the single-serving recipe. After she adds the butter and wheat germ, the cereal supplies about 407 kcal, 15 g fat, 54 g carbohydrate, and 14 g protein. Calculate the approximate percentages of total kcalories that are contributed by fat (yellow), carbohydrate (blue), and protein (orange) and fill in the pie chart according to your calculations.
Protein - 14% Carbohydrate - 53% Fat - 33%
Alicia has PKU. She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g. Based on this information, which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use?
Sucralose
Pearson's mother and father have type 2 diabetes. To reduce his risk of this disease, Pearson should
avoid gaining excess weight.
Jennifer is not aware that she has type II diabetes. Her blood sugar level remains high after a meal because her
cells do not respond to insulin.
A low-fiber diet can contribute to infrequent bowel movements, which is a condition called
constipation
Max wants to restrict the added sugar intake of his 5-year-old son. He should
give the child low-fat milk with meals and snacks instead of regular soft drinks.
Franklin wants to limit his added sugar intake. He should
replace energy drinks with unsweetened tea.