CP 5 CARB QUIZ

Leah's parents are afraid the 5-year-old will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that is sweetened with sugar. Based on this information, Leah's parents should buy chewing gum that is sweetened with _______.

xylitol

Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily. To obtain 55% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates, she should consume ________ grams of carbohydrates daily.

275?

Which of the following statements is true? A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation. Maltose is the complex carbohydrate in potatoes, rice, and beans. The human body stores carbohydrate as glucose. The pancreas secretes glucagon, a hormone that signals your cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream.

A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation.

Bill has type 1 diabetes. What step can he take to reduce the likelihood that he develops hypoglycemia?

Eat meals and snacks that contain carbohydrate on a regular basis

Which of the following statements is true? High-glucose corn syrup is commonly used to sweeten foods, such as regular soft drinks. Sucrose consists of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose. Most animal foods are good sources of carbohydrate. Honey is naturally a rich source of fructose.

Honey is naturally a rich source of fructose.

After Cameron consumes foods and beverages that contain fructose, he develops abdominal bloating, cramps, and gas that is followed by diarrhea. A ________ diet is likely to help him avoid these intestinal signs and symptoms.

low-FODMAP

According to Shawn's physician, Shawn has a high risk of ________ because his waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

metabolic syndrome

Lactose is the disaccharide in _______.

milk

Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?

white rice

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?

Corn, potatoes, and rice

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?

Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water.

Which of the following substances is a simple sugar?

fructose

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are ______.

galactose, glucose, and fructose

Lena's 4-year-old son is not well. He lacks much interest in playing, he has lost weight, his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this information, Lena should ______.

get her son tested for type 1 diabetes

Erika has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level. One afternoon, Erika tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 260 mg/dl. Based on this information, Erika should _______.

give herself a specific dose of insulin

In the human intestinal tract, cooked rice is broken down into ________ molecules that can be absorbed.

glucose

Nervous system cells rely on primary ________ for energy.

glucose

Which of the following substances is a simple carbohydrate?

glucose

Abe wants to use canned or frozen peaches to make a dessert. While shopping for the fruit, how can he determine which kind has the least sugar per serving?

By comparing sugar content information that is listed in the Nutrition Facts panels

Mark has type 2 diabetes. For the past two weeks, his fasting blood glucose level has been below 130 mg/dl. Today, Mark's physician tested his blood. Although the fasting value was 125 mg/dl, she reported that he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level. Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?

Mark's HbA1c is 8.5.

Which of the following statements is true?

To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should be between 70 and 100 mg/dl.

Camden likes to drink a beverage that is made with maple syrup, fruit juice concentrate, aspartame, and molasses. Which of these ingredients does not contain a form of sugar?

aspartame

Marissa is concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes. To reduce her risk of this disease, Marissa should ______.

avoid gaining excess weight

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)? alt

baked potato

Justin's blood cholesterol level is 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?

beans

When muscle cells have more glucose than they need for energy, they may store some of the excess as ______.

glycogen

Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods should she add?

citrus fruits

Phil has type 1 diabetes and gives himself insulin injections to help manage his blood glucose level. One afternoon, Phil tested his blood and discovered that his blood glucose level was 60 mg/dl. Based on this information, Phil should _______.

consume 15 grams of glucose in a pill or gel to increase his blood glucose level

most Americans do not

consume enough dietary fiber

Steve has pancreatic cancer. As a result of the disease, Steve has a high risk of _______.

diabetes mellitus

Pancreatic amylase ______.

digests starch in the small intestine

Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrate per 4-ounce serving?

fat free milk

Fruits and veggies are sources of

fiber

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat, but it is very low in carbohydrate. As a result of following this diet, Duncan's body forms more ________ than normal.

ketone bodies

is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

lactose

Caden develops intestinal cramps and gas after he drinks more than a half cup of milk. He can eat yogurt and cheese without any discomfort. Based on this information, Caden probably has _______.

lactose intolerance

Clayton is a 19-year-old college student. He avoids milk, because he claims drinking the beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However, he can eat yogurt and certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms. Based on this information, Clayton probably has _______.

lactose intolerance

Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)? orange juice fat free milk jelly beans snickers candy bar

orange juice?

glucagon does what

raises blood glucose levels

Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?

regular soft drink

Franklin wants to limit his added sugar intake. He should ________.

replace energy drinks with unsweetened tea

Which of the following foods or beverages is a major source of added sugars in American diets?

sugar sweetened soft drinks

Glycogen is _______.

the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue