Nutrition Chapter 4 & 18 Quiz
At rest, the typical body stores of glycogen can provide energy for a maximum of about?
1 day
What is the composition of sucrose?
1 glucose, 1 fructose
What is the composition of lactose?
1 glucose, 1 galactose
What fraction of the body's total glycogen content is found in the liver?
1/3
Type 2 diabetes usually develops after people reach what age?
40
What percentage of people with diabetes have type 1?
5-10
A complication of diabetes is blurry vision, which results from swelling of the lenses of the eye caused by conversion of excess glucose to
sugar alcohols
What percentage of people with type 2 diabetes are obese?
80-90
If you were to exercise continuously, about how long would glycogen stores last?
A few hours
Diabetes is known to increase the risk for all of the following EXCEPT:
Cancer
Gangrene is a common complication primarily in people with?
Diabetes
The 7th leading cause of death in the United States is:
Diabetes
All of the following are sources of dietary carbs except?
Fish
Which of the following is NOT a rich source of dietary starch?
Fruits
Which of the following is a component of all three dietary disaccharides?
Glucose
What is the primary reason for increased urine output in uncontrolled diabetes?
High levels of blood glucose spill into the urine drawing water with it by osmosis
Which of the following sugars is NOT found in plants?
Lactose
What is another name for lactose?
Milk Sugar
Which of the following is NOT a simple carb?
Starch
In what organ is most of the body's glycogen found?
Muscles
Which will help reduce the incidence of dental caries when the diet contains sugary foods?
eat a sugary snack all at one time rather than in parts throughout the day
Insulin stimulates the actions of all the following metabolic activities except
fat release
Which is NOT associated with the regular consumption of sugary beverages?
fructose stimulates excessive release of insulin, which suppresses appetite
What term describes how quickly glucose is absorbed from a food after ingestion, how high blood glucose rises as a result, and how quickly it returns to normal?
glycemic response
The role of diet for people with diabetes includes all of the following except?
The glycemic effect of foods should be a primary consideration
Jimmy gives himself shots in the thigh but craves candy. His parents said that he can only eat SF snacks. Which conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer from?
Type 1 Diabetes
Brooke is a 42 year old obese person who seems to be always hungry and thirsty. She is constantly drinking sodas and likes to end her dinner every night with a piece of chocolate cake and ice cream. After going to the doctor, Brooke is diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following types of diabetes does Brooke most likely have?
Type 2 diabetes
Which of the following conditions is characterized by insulin resistance of fat cells?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Which of the following is a byproduct of the condensation of two molecules of glucose?
Water
All of the following are properties of fiber except?
it elevates blood glucose levels
Which of the following is a feature of lactose?
it is used as a filler in 1 out of 5 prescription drugs
All are characteristics of a high-fiber diet except?
it may reduce risk of lung cancer but increase risk of breast cancer
Honey contains?
more kcalories per teaspoon than sucrose
Why are hard cheeses lower in lactose than soft cheeses?
more lactose is removed during manufacturing
The frequent urination common in diabetes is known as
polyuria
insulin resistance is defined as
reduced sensitivity of cells to blood insulin
Which is a typical response in people following a low-carb diet?
total weight loss after one year is same as in people on conventional diets
For most of the world's population, what is the effect of aging on the activity of lactase?
declines by 90-95%
