HLT 230 - Unit 5 quiz

Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber? Grilled salmon Beef steak Brown rice Roast turkey

Brown rice

Which of the following substances is a disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule? Sucrose Maltose Lactose Hexose

Lactose

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? Losing weight despite increased appetite Having a fasting blood sugar level of 80 mg/dl Having a fasting blood glucose level of 95 mg/dl Gaining an unexpected amount of weight

Losing weight despite increased appetite

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are galactose, glucose, and fructose. glucose, galactose, and sucrose. maltose, lactose, and galactose. fructose, lactose, and levulose.

galactose, glucose, and fructose.

Insulin is made by the kidneys. liver. pancreas. gallbladder.

pancreas.

Pancreatic amylase is secreted by the gallbladder. digests starch in the small intestine. contributes to metabolic syndrome. converts glucose to energy in cells.

.digests starch in the small intestine.

Amy has type 1 diabetes. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true? Amy needs to lose weight and exercise more to reduce the negative effects that diabetes can have on her body. Amy needs to obtain insulin either by injections or an insulin pump. Amy should avoid spreading the chronic disease to other people. Amy should avoid eating foods that contain carbohydrates.

Amy needs to obtain insulin either by injections or an insulin pump.

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? American cheese Cooked oatmeal Lean beef Whole milk

Cooked oatmeal

Bryan thinks he has type 2 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this chronic disease? Fewer than normal red blood cells Craving for salty foods Excessive thirst Less than normal need to urinate

Excessive thirst

Which of the following substances is a major dietary monosaccharide for humans? Mannose Sucrose Xylose Fructose

Fructose

Which of the following substances is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose level within normal limits while you're asleep and when you haven't eaten for awhile? Insulin Neotame Glucagon Amylase

Glucagon

Chelsea is concerned that her 2-year-old daughter may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes? Having fruity-smelling breath Having a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dl Gaining an unexpected amount of weight Urinating less frequently than normal

Having fruity-smelling breath

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

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

Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? Baked potato chips Regular sweetened soft drinks Red seedless grapes Whole-grain breads

Regular sweetened soft drinks

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch? Hamburger Butter Rice Strawberries

Rice

Which of the following items is the main source of added sugars in Americans' diets? Sugar-sweetened beverages Hard candies Cookies and other baked goods Canned fruits

Sugar-sweetened beverages

Which of the following statements is true? To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl. People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease.

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes? Weighing more than average Being taller than average Having a lower than average waist circumference Having northern European ancestry

Weighing more than average

Glycogen is the nonnutritive sweetener that can replace high-fructose corn syrup in baked products. simple sugar in grapes, carrots, and honey that the body converts to fat. polysaccharide made by plants that provides structural support for leaves and stems. carbohydrate that's stored in liver and muscle tissue

carbohydrate that's stored in liver and muscle tissue

Glycogen is composed of hundreds of _____ molecules. fructose sucrose glucose galactose

glucose

Insulin binds simple sugars, so they can be eliminated by the intestinal tract. signals cells to break down glycogen. is released by the pancreas during fasting periods, such as between meals. helps glucose enter cells.

helps glucose enter cells.

Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure is consistently high, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. Based on this information, Shawn has diverticula. lactose intolerance. metabolic syndrome. constipation.

metabolic syndrome.

Lactose is the disaccharide in sugar. liver. grapes. milk.

milk.

If your diet supplies more glucose than you need, the excess can be unabsorbed by the digestive tract and eliminated in bowel movements. converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy. metabolized to form ketone bodies and excreted by the kidneys. stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.

stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.

Ian sweetens his hot oatmeal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this type of sugar is galactose. maltose. sucrose. lactose.

sucrose