Nutrition Final Exam (5)

Glycogen is the

Carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue

Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level. One afternoon, Anna tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl. Based on this information, Anna should

Do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal.

Mike likes to drink commercially prepared chocolate milk. According to the label, the flavored milk contains 2% milk, water, high fructose corn syrup, evaporated cane juice, saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring. The sources of carbohydrate in this beverage are

Evaporated cane juice, 2% milk, and high fructose corn syrup.

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are

Galactose, glucose, and fructose

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat, but is very low in carbohydrate. As a result of following this diet, Duncan's body forms more than normal amounts of

Ketone bodies

If your diet supplies more glucose than you need, the excess can be

Stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.

According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes? a. Losing excess body fat b. Reducing intake of dietary carbohydrates c. Drinking two servings of alcohol daily d. Smoking less than two packs of cigarettes per week

a. Losing excess body fat

Which of the following groups of food are sources of starch? a. Beef, seafood, and chicken b. Corn, potatoes, and rice c. Liver, apples, and cheese d. Egg whites, fat-free milk, and honey

b. Corn, potatoes, and rice

Which of the following statements is true? a. Most "artificial" sweeteners have been banned by the FDA because of safety concerns b. Infants should not be fed honey because it may contain botulism spores. c. A person who has phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid products that contain saccharin. d. Sucralose provides 4 kcal/g.

b. Infants should not be fed honey because it may contain botulism spores.

Which of the following statements is true? a. Beans are a good source of galactose. b. An egg is a rich source of carbohydrate. c. Honey is a rich source of fructose. d. Sweetened soft drinks are a good source of lactose.

c. Honey is a rich source of fructose.

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber? a. Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans, whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. b. Soluble fiber is in animal foods, whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods. c. Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water. d. Soluble fiber can be digested by humans, whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested.

c. Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water.

Which of the following statements is true? a. Insoluble fiber swells in water, which attracts cholesterol molecules to the fiber. b. The human intestinal tract breaks down dietary fiber into glucose molecules. c. The human body stores soluble fiber in muscles tissue. d. A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation.

d. A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation.

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add? a. Unsalted butter b. Whole eggs c. Chicken liver d. Cooked beans

d. Cooked beans

According to Cleo's physician, her blood cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol? a. Honey b. Fat-free milk c. White rice d. Cooked oatmeal

d. Cooked oatmeal

Theresa is concerned that her 10 year old son may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes? a. Having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl b. Urinating less frequently than usual c. Gaining an unexpected amount of weight d. Losing weight despite increased appetite

d. Losing weight despite increased appetite

Alicia has PKU. She would like to sweeten her iced tea 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? a. Xylitol b. Sucrose c. Aspartame d. Sucralose

d. Sucralose