Chapter 4: Carbohydrates Quiz

Which of the following vegetables has the highest fiber content in grams? A. acorn squash, ½ cup B. baked potato (with skin); 1 small C. broccoli, ½ cup D. carrots, ½ cup E. corn, ½ cup

A. acorn squash, ½ cup

Enriched grains are cereal grains that: A. lost nutrients during processing but have vitamins and minerals added back in. B. lost nutrients during processing and do not have vitamins and minerals added back in. C. gained nutrients during processing. D. gained the starchy portion of the grain seed back during refinement. E. are void of any minerals because of the milling process.

A. lost nutrients during processing but have vitamins and minerals added back in.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding glycogen? A. It is a highly branched polysaccharide. B. It is a part of the composition of plant cell walls. C. It is made of linked glucose sugars. D. It is stored primarily in the liver and muscle. E. It is broken down to supply fuel for contracting muscles.

B. It is a part of the composition of plant cell walls.

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding nutritive sweeteners? A. Nutritive sweeteners include the polyols, which are alcohol forms of sugar. B. Nutritive sweeteners are not a source of calories. C. Nutritive sweeteners can occur naturally in foods. D. Nutritive sweeteners are poorly absorbed in the body. E. Nutritive sweeteners include sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol.

B. Nutritive sweeteners are not a source of calories.

Which of these ingredients CANNOT be on the food label of a product that bears the "100% whole grain" stamp? A. high-fructose corn syrup B. bran C. salt D. hydrogenated oils

B. bran

Which cereal grain is NOT matched with a region of the world in which it is a dietary staple? A. wheat in Western Europe B. breadfruit in India C. rice in China D. corn in Mexico E. wheat in the Middle East

B. breadfruit in India

Which of these choices lists all the sugars that can be absorbed without additional digestion? A. fructose, glucose, and sucrose B. fructose, galactose, and glucose C. fructose, galactose, glucose, lactose, and sucrose D. glucose, lactose, and sucrose

B. fructose, galactose, and glucose

Glycogen in _____ is broken down and released into blood when blood glucose is low. A. the liver and muscle B. the liver C. muscle D. the small intestine

B. the liver

Insulin promotes conversion of excess glucose to glycogen in: A. the skeletal and cardiac muscles only. B. the liver and skeletal muscles. C. the liver and adipose tissue. D. the brain, muscles, and liver. E. the liver, adipose tissue, and kidneys.

B. the liver and skeletal muscles.

What are all of the portions of a whole grain that are removed when it is refined? A. bran B. endosperm and bran C. bran and germ D. endosperm, germ, and bran

C. bran and germ

Glucagon increases blood glucose by promoting: A. glycogen synthesis by the liver. B. glycogen synthesis by the muscles. C. glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis by the liver. D. glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis by the muscles. E. glucose synthesis by the liver and muscles.

C. glycogen breakdown and glucose synthesis by the liver.

Which type of grain contains all the essential parts of the entire grain seed in its original proportions? A. enriched grain B. refined grain C. whole grain D. both enriched and refined grains E. both whole and refined grains

C. whole grain

Lina wants to know more about the carbohydrate content of the cereal options in her mom's pantry. What information can she interpret from the Nutrition Facts Panel? A. She can determine the quantity of types of dietary fiber each cereal contains. B. She can compare the gluten content of each cereal. C. She can compare the percent Daily Value of the cereals' starch content. D. She can identify which cereal has the least amount of sugars added during processing.

D. She can identify which cereal has the least amount of sugars added during processing.

In response to insulin, glucose is taken up by: A. skeletal and cardiac muscles only. B. the brain only. C. the liver only. D. adipose tissue and muscles. E. skeletal and cardiac muscles, brain, and kidneys.

D. adipose tissue and muscles

Which of the following foods in the protein category contains the most grams of carbohydrates? A. peanut butter, 1 tbsp B. pistachios, 49 kernels C. peas, ¼ cup D. black beans, ¼ cup

D. black beans, ¼ cup

Which of the following is one of the monosaccharides that makes up milk sugar? A. lactose B. maltose C. sucrose D. galactose E. fructose

D. galactose

Which of the following conditions stimulates the pancreas to secrete glucagon? A. elevated ketone bodies in the blood B. elevated glycogen in the liver C. elevated blood glucose D. low blood glucose E. ketoacidosis

D. low blood glucose

Fiber is healthful in part because it: A. softens stool. B. helps maintain regular bowel movements. C. reduces the risk of hemorrhoids. D. reduces the risk of diverticular disease. E. All of these are correct.

E. All of these are correct

Which of the following are disaccharides? A. glucose and sucrose B. maltose and lactose C. fructose and maltose D. lactose and galactose E. All of these are correct.

E. All of these are correct.

Which of the following is the sweetest of the simple carbohydrates? A. galactose B. sucrose C. glucose E. fructose

E. fructose