Nutrition Exam II

Felix generally consumes about 2500 kcal/day. He wants to reduce the amount of added sugars in his diet to meet the recommendation for added sugar intake according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Based on this information, Felix will limit his daily intake of added sugars to less than ________ kcal. 60 345 250 115

250

Which of the following statements is true? A healthy person's hemoglobin A1c level is greater than 7.5%. To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should always be at least 140 mg/dl. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes. People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes than type 2 diabetes.

Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes.

Adrian's diet supplies only about 5% of his daily energy needs from carbohydrates. Therefore, most of his energy intake is provided by proteins and fats. As a result of following this diet, Adrian's body may go into proteolysis. glycogenesis. ketosis. lipolysis.

Ketosis

Which of the following statements about resistant starches is false? Food manufacturers can add resistant starches to their food products. Seeds, legumes, and unripened bananas are natural food sources of resistant starches. Resistant starches are more fully broken down in the human GI tract than regular starches. Resistant starches act similar to dietary fiber in the GI tract.

Resistant starches are more fully broken down in the human GI tract than regular starches.

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate? High-fructose corn syrup Soluble fiber Glucose Lactose

Soluble Fiber

Because of the high glycemic index (GI), which of the following foods should be avoided or consumed in moderation by a person with diabetes? Apple Edamame (sweet green soybeans) Whole grain spaghetti Baked potato

baked potato

Pancreatic amylase is secreted by the gallbladder. contributes to cystic fibrosis. digests starch in the small intestine. converts glucose to energy in cells.

digests starch in the small intestine

Insulin stimulates cells to break down glycogen for energy. helps glucose enter cells. is released during fasting periods, such as between meals. increases blood glucose levels after meals.

helps glucose enter cells

Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week. To help relieve her constipation without taking medications, Betty should increase her intake of foods that contain soluble fiber. increase her intake of hard cheese and yogurt. increase her intake of ultraprocessed foods. increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber.

increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber.

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. cystic fibrosis constipation metabolic syndrome diverticulitis

metabolic syndrome