Nutrition Chapter 4 & 18 Quiz

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At rest, the typical body stores of glycogen can provide energy for a maximum of about?

1 day

What is the composition of sucrose?

1 glucose, 1 fructose

What is the composition of lactose?

1 glucose, 1 galactose

What fraction of the body's total glycogen content is found in the liver?

1/3

Type 2 diabetes usually develops after people reach what age?

40

What percentage of people with diabetes have type 1?

5-10

A complication of diabetes is blurry vision, which results from swelling of the lenses of the eye caused by conversion of excess glucose to

sugar alcohols

What percentage of people with type 2 diabetes are obese?

80-90

If you were to exercise continuously, about how long would glycogen stores last?

A few hours

Diabetes is known to increase the risk for all of the following EXCEPT:

Cancer

Gangrene is a common complication primarily in people with?

Diabetes

The 7th leading cause of death in the United States is:

Diabetes

All of the following are sources of dietary carbs except?

Fish

Which of the following is NOT a rich source of dietary starch?

Fruits

Which of the following is a component of all three dietary disaccharides?

Glucose

What is the primary reason for increased urine output in uncontrolled diabetes?

High levels of blood glucose spill into the urine drawing water with it by osmosis

Which of the following sugars is NOT found in plants?

Lactose

What is another name for lactose?

Milk Sugar

Which of the following is NOT a simple carb?

Starch

In what organ is most of the body's glycogen found?

Muscles

Which will help reduce the incidence of dental caries when the diet contains sugary foods?

eat a sugary snack all at one time rather than in parts throughout the day

Insulin stimulates the actions of all the following metabolic activities except

fat release

Which is NOT associated with the regular consumption of sugary beverages?

fructose stimulates excessive release of insulin, which suppresses appetite

What term describes how quickly glucose is absorbed from a food after ingestion, how high blood glucose rises as a result, and how quickly it returns to normal?

glycemic response

The role of diet for people with diabetes includes all of the following except?

The glycemic effect of foods should be a primary consideration

Jimmy gives himself shots in the thigh but craves candy. His parents said that he can only eat SF snacks. Which conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer from?

Type 1 Diabetes

Brooke is a 42 year old obese person who seems to be always hungry and thirsty. She is constantly drinking sodas and likes to end her dinner every night with a piece of chocolate cake and ice cream. After going to the doctor, Brooke is diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following types of diabetes does Brooke most likely have?

Type 2 diabetes

Which of the following conditions is characterized by insulin resistance of fat cells?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Which of the following is a byproduct of the condensation of two molecules of glucose?

Water

All of the following are properties of fiber except?

it elevates blood glucose levels

Which of the following is a feature of lactose?

it is used as a filler in 1 out of 5 prescription drugs

All are characteristics of a high-fiber diet except?

it may reduce risk of lung cancer but increase risk of breast cancer

Honey contains?

more kcalories per teaspoon than sucrose

Why are hard cheeses lower in lactose than soft cheeses?

more lactose is removed during manufacturing

The frequent urination common in diabetes is known as

polyuria

insulin resistance is defined as

reduced sensitivity of cells to blood insulin

Which is a typical response in people following a low-carb diet?

total weight loss after one year is same as in people on conventional diets

For most of the world's population, what is the effect of aging on the activity of lactase?

declines by 90-95%


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