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Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level. One afternoon, Anna tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl. Based on this information, Anna should
do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal.
A food scientist has chemically analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a complex chemical that consisted of several hundred glucose molecules bonded together. When the scientist tested the complex chemical, he discovered it couldn't be digested by humans. Based on this information, the complex chemical was a form of _____.
fiber
The starch in oatmeal and a slice of whole wheat bread is composed of _____ molecules.
glucose
A food scientist has chemically analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a simple chemical that consisted of a molecule of glucose bonded to a molecule of galactose. This ingredient was _____.
lactose
Lactose is the disaccharide in
milk
Adam's usual caloric intake is 2200 kcal per day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, added sugars should contribute less than 10% of a person's total energy intake. Therefore, he should limit his added sugar intake to less than ____ kcal per day.
220
Amy has type 1 diabetes. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?
Amy needs to obtain insulin either by injections or an insulin pump.
Which of the following statements is true?
People who drink sugar-sweetened soft drinks may gain body fat, especially if they don't reduce their intake of energy from solid foods.
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.
Nickki has severe lactose intolerance. Which of the following foods should she consume to obtain calcium?
Soy milk
Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch?
Sweet potato
Which of the following statements is true?
Your digestive tract doesn't produce enzymes that can digest dietary fiber.
Pearson's mother and father have type 2 diabetes. To reduce his risk of this disease, Pearson should consume
a high-fiber diet.
Marty's usual caloric intake is 2800 kcal per day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, added sugars should contribute less than 10% of a person's total energy intake. Therefore, he should limit his added sugar intake to less than ____ kcal per day.
280
Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber?
Brown rice
Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods should she add?
Citrus fruits
According to Cleo's physician, her blood cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?
Cooked oatmeal
If you wanted to include a starchy food to your meal, which of the following foods would you add?
Corn
Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch?
Corn, potatoes, and rice
Which of the following statements is true?
Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber.
Which of the following substances is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose level within normal limits, while you're asleep and when you haven't eaten for awhile?
Glucagon
Ian sweetens his hot oatmeal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this type of sugar is
sucrose
Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?
Weighing more than average
A food scientist is developing a infant formula that has the same carbohydrate composition as milk. Based on this information, which of the following substances would he add to the formula's recipe?
Lactose
Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain, fat-free milk?
Lactose
Which of the following carbohydrates is a disaccharide comprised of two glucose molecules?
Maltose
Which of the following statements is true?
To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should be between 70 and 100 mg/dl.
According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?
Losing excess body fat
Which of the following statements is true?
Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber.
During Thanksgiving dinner, Harry ate too much bread stuffing, rolls, sweet potatoes, and pie. What happened to the excess glucose in his body?
Most of the glucose was converted to fat and stored in his waistline.
