Nutrition 130 ch 4

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What is the first source of energy during aerobic exercise (high intensity)? Select one: a. Glycogen in muscles and liver b. Stored fat in adipose tissue c. Protein in the muscles d. Vitamins

Glycogen in muscles and liver

What is the role of liver in transforming carbohydrates? Select one: a. Converting fructose into glucose b. Storing glucose as starch c. Storing glucose as glycogen d. A and C e. All of the above

Storing glucose as glycogen

Fat is the primary fuel for the brain. Select one: True False

False

Fruit smoothies have the same amount of fiber in them as the whole fruits. Select one: True False

False

Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in plants. Select one: True False

False

Soluble fibers are digested and absorbed in colon. Select one: True False

False

The term "sugar" refers to monosaccharides. Select one: True False

False

Which nutrient is the predominant source of energy used at rest? Select one: a. Fat b. Glucose c. Protein d. Fiber

Fat

What is the sweetest tasting natural sugar? Select one: a. Fructose b. Glucose c. Sucrose d. None of the above

Fructose

Consuming a high glycemic-index meal can cause a sudden rise in blood glucose levels. Select one: True False

True

Fiber help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Select one: True False

True

On food labels, the term wheat flour actually refers to refined white flour. Select one: True False

True

Research has shown that the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup negatively affects metabolism and storage of body fat, thereby increasing the risk for diabetes. Select one: True Falser

True

Sweetened soft drinks are the most common source of added sugars in the American diet. Select one: True False

True

The average American consumes about half of the recommended amount for dietary fiber. Select one: True False

True

Which of the following substances in a ripe peach is NOT absorbed by the body? Select one: a. vitamin C b. fructose c. dietary fiber d. water

dietary fiber

Which of the following are the preferred fuels for MOST body functions? Select one: a. protein and fat b. carbohydrate and protein c. carbohydrate and fat d. fat and ketones

carbohydrate and fat

Which one is a healthier choice of sweetener than sucrose (table sugar)? Select one: a. Honey b. Maple syrup c. High fructose corn syrup d. Raw sugar e. None of the above

None of the above

One cup of a popular sweetened corn cereal contains 14 grams of added sugars. How many teaspoons of sugar does this amount equal? Select one: a. 2 b. 2.5 c. 3.5 d. 4

3.5

High sugar intake can lead to ... Select one: a. Diabetes b. High blood cholesterol c. Cardiovascular disease d. A and C e. All of the above

All of the above

Which hormone decreases the amount of glucose in the blood? Select one: a. Insulin b. Glucagon c. Cortisol d. Ghrelin

Insulin

What are the benefits of fiber? Select one: a. Reduces the risk of colon cancer and diverticulosis b. Helps with weight loss c. It is a source of energy for exercise d. A and B e. All of the above

It is a source of energy for exercise

Which food has the lowest glycemic index? Select one: a. White bread b. Lentils c. Banana d. French fries

Lentils

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body? Select one: a. glucose b. fructose c. galactose d. glycogen

glucose

The storage form of glucose in animals is Select one: a. galactose. b. starch. c. glycogen. d. raffinose.

glycogen

After a meal, which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's cells? Select one: a. glucagon b. estrogen c. CCK d. insulin

insulin


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