Nutrition 130 ch 4
What is the first source of energy during aerobic exercise (high intensity)? Select one: a. Glycogen in muscles and liver b. Stored fat in adipose tissue c. Protein in the muscles d. Vitamins
Glycogen in muscles and liver
What is the role of liver in transforming carbohydrates? Select one: a. Converting fructose into glucose b. Storing glucose as starch c. Storing glucose as glycogen d. A and C e. All of the above
Storing glucose as glycogen
Fat is the primary fuel for the brain. Select one: True False
False
Fruit smoothies have the same amount of fiber in them as the whole fruits. Select one: True False
False
Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in plants. Select one: True False
False
Soluble fibers are digested and absorbed in colon. Select one: True False
False
The term "sugar" refers to monosaccharides. Select one: True False
False
Which nutrient is the predominant source of energy used at rest? Select one: a. Fat b. Glucose c. Protein d. Fiber
Fat
What is the sweetest tasting natural sugar? Select one: a. Fructose b. Glucose c. Sucrose d. None of the above
Fructose
Consuming a high glycemic-index meal can cause a sudden rise in blood glucose levels. Select one: True False
True
Fiber help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Select one: True False
True
On food labels, the term wheat flour actually refers to refined white flour. Select one: True False
True
Research has shown that the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup negatively affects metabolism and storage of body fat, thereby increasing the risk for diabetes. Select one: True Falser
True
Sweetened soft drinks are the most common source of added sugars in the American diet. Select one: True False
True
The average American consumes about half of the recommended amount for dietary fiber. Select one: True False
True
Which of the following substances in a ripe peach is NOT absorbed by the body? Select one: a. vitamin C b. fructose c. dietary fiber d. water
dietary fiber
Which of the following are the preferred fuels for MOST body functions? Select one: a. protein and fat b. carbohydrate and protein c. carbohydrate and fat d. fat and ketones
carbohydrate and fat
Which one is a healthier choice of sweetener than sucrose (table sugar)? Select one: a. Honey b. Maple syrup c. High fructose corn syrup d. Raw sugar e. None of the above
None of the above
One cup of a popular sweetened corn cereal contains 14 grams of added sugars. How many teaspoons of sugar does this amount equal? Select one: a. 2 b. 2.5 c. 3.5 d. 4
3.5
High sugar intake can lead to ... Select one: a. Diabetes b. High blood cholesterol c. Cardiovascular disease d. A and C e. All of the above
All of the above
Which hormone decreases the amount of glucose in the blood? Select one: a. Insulin b. Glucagon c. Cortisol d. Ghrelin
Insulin
What are the benefits of fiber? Select one: a. Reduces the risk of colon cancer and diverticulosis b. Helps with weight loss c. It is a source of energy for exercise d. A and B e. All of the above
It is a source of energy for exercise
Which food has the lowest glycemic index? Select one: a. White bread b. Lentils c. Banana d. French fries
Lentils
What is the major monosaccharide found in the body? Select one: a. glucose b. fructose c. galactose d. glycogen
glucose
The storage form of glucose in animals is Select one: a. galactose. b. starch. c. glycogen. d. raffinose.
glycogen
After a meal, which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells? Select one: a. glucagon b. estrogen c. CCK d. insulin
insulin
