Nutrition Chap. 4 Quiz

When trying to choose healthy whole-grain foods, the American Heart Association recommends one should look for a total carbohydrate to fiber ratio that is no more than:

10:1

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates is 45% to 65% of total calories. For a 1800 kilocalorie diet, how many grams of carbohydrates are recommended per day?

203-293 g

Which of the following statements regarding alternative sweeteners is NOT true?

Because aspartame is composed of two amino acids, it is considered a nutritive sweetener.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

Carbohydrates provide 9 kilocalories per gram.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about glucagon?

It stimulates the liver to increase glucose production.

Which of the following is NOT true about insulin?

When blood glucose is high, insulin stimulates all cells to take up glucose from the blood.

Which of the following foods in the protein category contains the most grams of carbohydrates?

black beans, ¼ cup

Which of these ingredients CANNOT be on the food label of a product that bears the "100% whole grain" stamp?

bran

What are all of the portions of a whole grain that are removed when it is refined?

bran and germ

Which of these carbohydrates is NOT broken down by human enzymes?

fiber

Which of these carbohydrates may contain glucose as well as other monosaccharides?

fiber

Which choice correctly identifies all the substances that are depleted from whole grains when they are refined?

fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and essential fatty acids

Which of the following is the sweetest of the simple carbohydrates?

fructose

Which of these choices lists all the sugars that can be absorbed without additional digestion?

fructose, galactose, and glucose

The risk for which of the following is NOT reduced with an increased intake of insoluble fiber?

heart disease

Adding sugars to foods:

increases their energy density and decreases nutrient density.

Which enzyme completes the digestion of starch into absorbable units?

maltase

Which of these choices list all the products of starch digestion by pancreatic amylase?

maltose and oligosaccharides

Glycogen in _____ is broken down and released into blood when blood glucose is low.

the liver

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of soluble fiber?

wheat