Chapter 5 Quiz

False

The typical American diet supplies about 70% of total energy from carbohydrates.

Type 2

Which form of diabetes is more common in overweight or obese individuals?

High blood glucose, large waist circumference, high triglycerides.

Which of the following conditions are signs of metabolic syndrome?

Hyperactivity

Which of the following conditions is not a common sign or symptom of type 1 diabetes?

Persons with diabetes mellitus have a higher risk of heart disease and kidney failure than people who do not have the disease.

Which of the following statements about diabetes mellitus is true?

An 8 ounce serving of 100% orange juice and an 8 ounce serving of a cola type soft drink sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup supply about the same amount of sugar.

Which of the following statements is true?

Glycogen

________ is the polysaccharide found in the muscles and liver of living animals.

Solid fats

According to MyPlate, added sugars are grouped with which food group?

False

After you eat a meal, the pancreas secretes glucagon, a hormone that signals your body to store energy.

True

Corn is a good source of starch.

False

Dan's waist circumference is 38 inches, therefore, he has a higher risk of metabolic syndrome than his girlfriend Betty, who also has a weight circumference of 38 inches.

True

Eating a diet rich in whole grain foods may help prevent and/or relieve constipation.

Glucagon

It has been several hours since Adrienne has had anything to eat. In response to the lack of food, her pancreas secrets _____ to increase her blood glucose level.

Can form when cells metabolize fat for energy, are an energy source for muscle and brain cells, and often result when carbohydrate metabolism is impaired.

Ketones?

True

People may reduce their risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes by eating more fiber-rich foods.