Nutrition chapter 5

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

Bill has reactive hypoglycemia. What steps can he take to reduce the likelihood that he has bouts of the disorder?

reduce his intake of refined sugars

Which of the following physical characteristics or health conditions is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

Fasting blood triglyceride levels that are consistently more than 150 mg/dl

Which of the following statements is true?

The human digestive tract does not produce enzymes that digest dietary fiber.

Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)?

apple

Fai was recently diagnosed with lactose-intolerance. She knows that consuming enough vitamin D and calcium is important for those with lactose intolerance. With that in mind, which of the following do you recommend?

consume lactose free milk

According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines, which of the following substances is a nutrient of public health concern?

dietary fiber

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

fructose

Katie is pregnant. She has type 1 diabetes and often has difficulty controlling her blood glucose level. Based on this information, Katie is more likely to

give birth to a baby that has birth effects

Phil is a healthy college student. When he wakes up in the morning, he can't wait to eat breakfast. While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages, his pancreas secretes ________ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

glucagon

Nervous system cells burn mostly ________ for energy.

glucose

Justin's blood cholesterol levels are 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?

legumes/beans

The sweetener found in Sweet'N Low is

saccharin

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

soluble fiber

Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate?

starch