Carbohydrates Dynamic Study Module
The minimum amount of carbohydrates needed daily is _____ grams. A. 130 B. 75 C. 100 D. 120
A. 130
Carbohydrates provide ____ kilocalories per gram. A. 4 B. 7 C. 9 D. 11
A. 4
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) recommendation is that _____ percent of an adult's total daily energy intake should come from carbohydrate. A. 45 to 65 B. 10 to 35 C. 20 to 35 D. 50
A. 45 to 65
If a food contains 25 grams of carbohydrate and 200 kilocalories per serving, what percent of the kilocalories in this food come from carbohydrate? A. 50 percent B. 25 percent C. 10 percent D. More information is needed to answer the question.
A. 50 percent
Regular consumption of dietary fiber is associated with a reduced risk for________. A. All options are correct. B. Heart disease C. Certain cancers D. Constipation, diverticulosis, and diverticulitis
A. All options are correct.
Which of the following can help someone who is lactose intolerant enjoy dairy products? A. All options are correct. B. Drinking lactose-reduced milk C. Consuming small amounts of dairy throughout the day D. Consuming breakfast cereal with yogurt instead of milk
A. All options are correct.
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate? A. All options are correct. B. Starch C. Fiber D. Glycogen
A. All options are correct.
Which of the following lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes? A. All options are correct. B. Maintaining a normal body weight C. Eating a balanced, high-fiber, nutritious diet that is low in added sugars D. Exercising regularly
A. All options are correct.
People with the inherited disorder known as phenylketonuria (PKU) are unable to metabolize which of the following sweeteners? A. Aspartame (NutraSweet or Equal) B. Saccharin (Sweet 'n Low) C. Sorbitol D. Sucralose (Splenda)
A. Aspartame (NutraSweet or Equal)
Sucrose is a _____. A. Disaccharide B. Monosaccharide C .Polysaccharide D. Starch
A. Disaccharide
The small bulging pouches that are sometimes found along the lining of the large intestine are called _____. A. Diverticula B. Polyps C. Rugae D. Diabetes
A. Diverticula
Which of the following nutrients are added to enriched grains? A. Folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron B. Folic acid, thiamin, B12, niacin, and calcium C. Folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, B12, and iron D. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, iron, and zinc
A. Folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron
What hormone, released from the pancreas in response to a low blood glucose level, acts to raise blood glucose back to normal? A. Glucagon B. Insulin C. Glycogenesis D. Glycogen
A. Glucagon
The process of making glucose from noncarbohydrate sources is called ________. A. Gluconeogenesis B. Glycogenolysis C. Glycolysis D. Glycogenesis
A. Gluconeogenesis
Through photosynthesis, plants produce the most abundant form of carbohydrate, which is ________. A. Glucose B. Lactose C. Maltose D. Fructose
A. Glucose
_____ is the storage form of glucose in the body. A. Glycogen B. Glucagon C. Starch D. Fiber
A. Glycogen
Which of the following would meet the definition of an added sugar? A. High-fructose corn syrup in a bottled tea drink B. Lactose in a carton of milk C. Total sugars in a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice D. None of the options qualifies as an added sugar.
A. High-fructose corn syrup in a bottled tea drink
What hormone is needed to move glucose (obtained from the food consumed) from the blood into the body's cells? A. Insulin B. Glucagon C. Glycogen D. Vasopressin
A. Insulin
People with a deficiency of the enzyme lactase cannot properly digest ________. A. Lactose (milk sugar) B. Sucrose (table sugar) C. Starch D. Sorbitol (a sugar alcohol)
A. Lactose (milk sugar)
Eating foods high in soluble fiber may help to reduce high blood cholesterol levels. Which of the following foods is the richest source of soluble fiber? A. Oatmeal B. Brown rice C. Chocolate chip cookies D. Peanut butter
A. Oatmeal
Which of the following provides at least one serving of a whole-grain food? A. One half cup of cooked oatmeal with milk B. A cheeseburger on an enriched hamburger bun C. A ham sandwich on white bread D. Four celery sticks stuffed with peanut butter and raisins
A. One half cup of cooked oatmeal with milk
Reducing the consumption of _______ will have the biggest impact on decreasing the amount of added sugars that Americans consume. A. Sodas and other sugary drinks B. Ice cream C. Candy D. Cakes, cookies, and pies
A. Sodas and other sugary drinks
Where in the body are disaccharides digested and absorbed? A. The small intestine B. The colon C. The stomach D. The pancreas
A. The small intestine
The autoimmune disease that destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas is called ______________ . A. Type 1 diabetes B. Type 2 diabetes C. Diverticulitis D. Insulin resistance
A. Type 1 diabetes
Which of the following types of grains provide the most micronutrients and dietary fiber? A. Whole grains B. Refined grains C. Enriched grains D. All grains are equally nutritious.
A. Whole grains
The disaccharide lactose (milk sugar) is composed of ________. A. a molecule of glucose and a molecule of galactose B. a molecule of fructose and a molecule of galactose C. a molecule of glucose and a molecule of fructose D. two molecules of glucose
A. a molecule of glucose and a molecule of galactose
Which of the following foods contains the least amount of fiber? A. one serving of meat B. one baked potato (skin included) C. one peach (skin included) D. six whole-grain crackers
A. one serving of meat