nutrition module 3 quiz

Which of the following is not characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus? Arises most commonly in adulthood Associated with a tendency to develop ketosis Sometimes caused by viral infection Has a genetic link

Arises most commonly in adulthood

Glycogen is a highly branched polysaccharide. stored in the absence of dietary carbohydrate. a straight chain of glucoses linked together. a hormone for blood glucose regulation.

a highly branched polysaccharide.

The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to a. starch. b. monosaccharides and disaccharides. c. fiber. d. polysaccharides.

b. monosaccharides and disaccharides.

Dietary fiber may play a key role in the prevention of which cancer? Colon Liver Pancreatic Stomach

colon

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body? Glucose Fructose Galactose Sucrose

glucose

Which of the following foods would have the most fiber? Kidney beans English muffins made with enriched flour Orange juice Corn flakes

kidney beans

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the stomach with gastric lipase. stomach with salivary amylase. mouth with salivary amylase. small intestine with pancreatic amylase.

mouth with salivary amylase.

When insulin is released, it causes the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose into the blood. muscle and fat cells to increase glucose uptake. fat breakdown in fat tissue. the liver to make glycogen from protein

muscle and fat cells to increase glucose

The main function of glucose is to serve as raw material to build tissue. work with enzymes to carry out chemical reactions. repair tissue. supply energy.

supply energy

All of the following are characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus except arises most commonly in adulthood. caused by insensitivity of fat and muscle cells to insulin. often associated with obesity. the least common form of diabetes.

the least common form of diabetes.

Medical conditions related to metabolic syndrome are type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer. type 1 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke. type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cancer.

type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and stroke.

The recommended daily intake of fiber is approximately ___________ grams. 5 30 100 450

30

How many calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates? 2 4 7 9

4

If a certain food contains 20 grams of carbohydrates, how many calories come from carbohydrates in that food? 20 40 80 180

80

Glucose also is known as A) levulose. B) ribose. C) maltose. D) dextrose.

D) dextrose

Which of the following hormones is released to correct a hypoglycemic state? Insulin Testosterone Estrogen Glucagon

Glucagon