Lesson 5 Nutrition

Which of the following is an appropriate way to manage lactose intolerance? Expose oneself to large amounts of lactose to increase tolerance Take lactase tablets or drops to replace the enzyme Neither A nor B Both A & B

Take lactase tablets or drops to replace the enzyme

Which of the following statements about type 1 diabetes is correct? Maintaining a healthy body weight and staying active could prevent almost all cases of type 1 diabetes in the U.S. Type 1 diabetes is the worst type of diabetes because people with type 1 diabetes have to take insulin. Type 1 diabetes occurs when pancreatic cells that produce insulin are destroyed, usually by the body's own immune system. Type 1 diabetes occurs when cells are no longer sensitive to insulin, usually due to age, obesity, or inactivity.

Type 1 diabetes occurs when pancreatic cells that produce insulin are destroyed, usually by the body's own immune system.

Which of the following sequences represents a monosaccharide followed by a disaccharide followed by a polysaccharide? fructose sucrose starch lactose glucose dietary fiber glucose maltose lactose galactose glycogen starch

fructose sucrose starch

Which hormone is released in response to lower blood sugar?

glucagon

Which hormone is most important for glucose uptake by body cells?

insulin

Which of the following common types of sugar is the healthiest? Brown sugar (dark) Sucrose from sugar beets Honey None of the above - they all act the same in your body and can cause weight gain if consumed in excess.

none of the above - they all act the same in your body and can cause weight gain if consumed in excess

Which of the following pathways in energy metabolism can be "reversed"? Pyruvate to AcetylCoA Glucose to Pyruvate Neither A nor B Both A& B

Glucose to Pyruvate

"During the metabolism of a carbohydrate into energy, the following compounds are formed in what order?"

Glucose, Pyvruate, acetylCoA, ATP

Select the best source of dietary fiber from the list below. 6 ounces of yogurt 1 small doughnut ½ cup blueberries 8 ounces of lean chicken breast

1/2 cup blueberries

T or F : "Low-GI (glycemic index) foods are also low in total carbohydrates."

False

Your grandfather has just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. He is worried about what he is now allowed to eat. What would you tell him?

He will be able to eat any food he wants, but he will need to pay attention to the portion size.

Which of the following sugars tastes the sweetest? Sucrose (table sugar) Honey (mostly fructose) High-fructose corn syrup Glucose

Honey (mostly fructose)

Sucrose, or table sugar, is composed of

a molecule of fructose and a molecule of glucose

Which of the following enzymes is found in saliva and can break down CHO? amylase lactase protease lipase

amylase

Unlike the glycemic index, the glycemic load takes into account the typical _____ of a food.

portion size