NFS 1110 chapter 4

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Which of the following is the best source of dietary fiber?

1 Fiber One bar

The daily value for dietary fiber is 25 grams in a 2000 kilocalorie diet. A slice of whole-wheat bread is 8 percent of the daily value. The slice of whole-wheat bread contains how much fiber?

2 grams

The breakdown of dietary carbohydrates releases _____kcal per gram of energy.

4

Carbohydrates provide 60 percent of the energy in Jimmy John's diet of 2700 kilocalories. This represents how many grams of carbohydrate?

405

In which individual would you expect the highest muscle glycogen content?

A trained athlete consuming 65-70 percent of kcals as carbohydrate

Refined grain products contain predominantly what part(s) of the kernel?

Endosperm

Which of the following statements is true regarding lactose intolerance?

Incidence of lactose intolerance depends on racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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

Insulin

What is the role of insulin?

It allows glucose to be taken into the cells of the body.

Which sugar substitute contains phenylalanine, yet is safe for those with phenylketonuria?

Neotame

Which statement is true about soluble fiber?

Soluble fiber can be found in oats and apples.

Which of the following statements about Type 1 diabetes is correct?

The immune system destroys the pancreatic cells that produce insulin.

A diet high in dietary fiber can help reduce the risk of developing:

diverticular disease.

The _____________________ reflects a ranking of how specific foods affect blood glucose as compared to the response of a reference food.

glycemic index

Carbohydrate loading, a training technique used by some endurance athletes, can help to increase _____________ stores.

glycogen

Which of the following is the storage form of carbohydrate in animals?

glycogen

Lactose intolerance is caused by:

inadequate production of the enzyme lactase.

The organ(s) which supplies enzymes required for starch digestion include(s) the:

pancreas.

The concentration of glucose in the blood is primarily regulated by:

pancreatic hormones.

Which of the following foods will cause the fastest glycemic response?

plain white bread

Dietary fiber promotes a healthy intestinal microflora in part by:

promoting the production of short chain fatty acids which provide metabolic fuel for colonic cells.

Sugar alcohols are:

structurally similar to dietary sugars.

Aerobic metabolism occurs in:

the mitochondria of a cell.

Most carbohydrates should come from:

whole foods.

Which of the following is true of colon cancer?

All of these statements are true.

Which of the following foods are the best sources of complex carbohydrates?

Cereals and grains

Which one of the following statements is true regarding sugar substitutes?

They help manage blood glucose levels for diabetics.

Which of the following nutrients is NOT added to enriched grains?

Vitamin E

Sucrose is composed of:

a molecule of fructose and a molecule of glucose.

Diabetes is best characterized by:

abnormally high blood glucose levels.

Treatment of diverticulitis usually includes:

antibiotics and a temporary decrease in fiber intake.

Of the following foods, ___________ is the best dietary source of resistant starch.

chilled, cooked potatoes

Indigestible carbohydrates provide positive health benefits in part by:

increasing the bulk of the colonic contents.

Dietary fiber is categorized by:

its solubility in water.


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