Nutrition Quiz questions

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat, but it is very low in carbohydrate. As a result of following this diet, Duncan's body forms more than normal amounts of

ketone bodies

Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a substance that provides about 2 kcal/g. Which of the following sweeteners would she use?

mannitol

Shawn's waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure is consistently high, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl. Based on this information, Shawn has

metabolic syndrome

Insulin is made by

pancreas

If your diet supplies more glucose than you need, the excess can be

stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles

Which of the following sweeteners provides 0 kcal per serving?

sucralose

Which of the following statements is true?

A diet that contains whole-grain foods may have relieve constipation.

Which of the following statements includes information associated with Type 2 DM?

Insulin resistance, overweight or obesity, and physically inactivity

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.

Which of the following statements are true?

Type 1 diabetes can be an autoimmune disease.

Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber?

brown rice

Glycogen is the

carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue

A primary fuel for muscles and other cells is

glucose