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which carbohydrate classification does glycogen belong in?

polysaccharide

many (connected) single carbohydrate units are considered...

polysaccharides

which of the following is not a function of carbohydrates in the body?

provides protein as a primary energy source for cells

which of the following fruits have the highest carbohydrate content?

raisins

Mrs. Smith suffers from chronic constipation. Her physician recommends that she increase the amount of fiber in her diet. She asks which foods contain the most fiber. The nurse would recommend that she eat more of which of the following foods?

raw carrots and celery

the primary function of glycogen stored in the liver is...

regulation of blood glucose levels

which answer best describes enriched grains?

restore B vitamins and iron

the patient wants to eat fewer calories and lose weight by substituting regularly sweetened foods with those that are sweetened with sugar alternatives. Which of the following would be the most effective substitution?

sugar-free soft drinks for regular soft drinks

bread is just as likely as candy to cause cavities

true

the chemical elements contained in carbohydrates include...

- carbon - hydrogen - oxygen

which of the following are described as polysaccharides?

- fiber - starch - glycogen

which of the following are classified as monosaccharides?

- glucose - fructose - galactose

which of the following are described as disaccharides?

- maltose - lactose - sucrose

refined grains are enriched by adding which of the following nutrients?

- niacin - thiamine - riboflavin - iron

which of the following vegetables have the highest carbohydrate content?

- peas - potatoes - lima beans

which vegetables have the highest carbohydrate content?

- sweet potatoes - winter squash

one serving of carbohydrate contains 15 grams. How many servings are contained in a meal which provides 37 grams of carbohydrates?

2.5 servings

carbohydrates provide ____ calories

4 calories/gram

normal glucose level that is measured following fasting should be...

70-110 mg/dL

a pediatric nurse is often asked by parents what they can do to reduce the risk of cavities in their children's teeth. Which of the following would be the best response?

a good way is to limit between-meal snacking on carbohydrates including soft drinks

which answer best describes fortified grains?

adds nutrients that are not naturally occurring

excess glucose that is not used for energy is stored in the liver as glycogen or stored as...

adipose tissue

scientific evidence is strongest for dietary fiber's role in preventing all of the following except...

appendicitis

which answer best describes refined grains?

bran and germ removed from the grains

the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrates is based on the minimum amount of glucose used to fuel the brain. Compare this with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR). What is the suggested carbohydrate intake put forth by the AMDR?

carbohydrates should make up 45-65% of total dietary calories

a side effect of excessive use of sugar alternatives is...

diarrhea

which carbohydrate classification does lactose belong in?

disaccharide

which carbohydrate classification does maltose belong in?

disaccharide

which carbohydrate classification does sucrose belong in?

disaccharide

fruits with the highest carbohydrate content are in what form?

dried

which of the following recommendations would be most effective for someone wanting to eat more fiber?

eat legumes more often

on ways to increase fiber intake, which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to a client with a diagnosis of chronic constipation?

eat legumes two or three times per week

which answer best describes whole grain?

entire kernel of grain

carbohydrates contain only the chemical elements of carbon and oxygen

false

enriched wheat bread is nutritionally equivalent to whole wheat bread

false

most commonly consumed American foods provide adequate fiber to enable people to meet the recommended intake

false

a client asks why sugar should be limited in the diet. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

foods high in sugar generally provide few nutrients other than calories and may make it hard to consume a diet that has enough of all the essential nutrients

a high water content in this food means less calorie content

fruit

the nurse is planning to teach a group of patients how to read nutritional labels to enable them to make informed choices. The nurse plans to include information about the various names that are used to identify sugars that are found in fruit, such as dextrose. What is dextrose also known as?

glucose

the primary source of energy for brain tissue is...

glucose

a nurse is providing teaching to a pregnant woman with gestational diabetes. The nurse explains that some foods may quickly raise glucose levels, raise glucose levels to various amounts, and return to normal at different rates. The nurse knows this process is called which of the following?

glycemic response

which of the following are found in liver and muscle tissue?

glycogen

the nurse is teaching a basic class about nutrition to patients in a weight loss program. After discussing the process of carbohydrate digestion, the nurse recognizes teaching has been effective when the clients correctly identify which of the following as the primary site of carbohydrate digestion?

in the small intestine

when it comes to carbohydrate intake, the latest findings indicate that Americans should do which of the following?

increase intake of fiber and limit consumption of added sugars

carbohydrates found in milk are primarily of what type?

lactose

which carbohydrate classification does galactose belong in?

monosaccharide

which carbohydrate classification does fructose belong in?

monosaccharides

which carbohydrate classification does glucose belong in?

monosaccharides

when bodily energy needs are met, excess glucose is utilized to make which of the following?

nonessential amino acids

the excessive intake of simple sugars, monosaccharides, & disaccharides can lead to which of the following medical conditions?

obesity


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