Nutrition Chapter 5

Which of the following statements is true?

To remain healthy, your fasting blood glucose level should be between 70 and 100 mg/dl.

Which of the following foods or beverages is not a major source of added sugars in American diets?

fresh fruit

Which of the following substances is a major dietary monosaccharide for humans?

fructose

Which of the following substances is a simple sugar?

fructose

Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?

fructose

Which of the following substances is an important dietary monosaccharide for humans?

fructose

Which of the following statements is true?

fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber

Phil is a healthy college student. When he wakes up in the morning, he can't wait to eat breakfast. While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages, his pancreas secretes ________ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.

glucagon

The starch in oatmeal and wheat is composed of ________ molecules.

glucose

Betty has type 2 diabetes, and she has difficulty keeping her fasting blood glucose level under 180 mg/dl. Based on this information, Betty has a high risk of ______.

kidney failure

Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain, fat-free milk?

lactose

________ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

lactose

Joshua has type 2 diabetes, and he does not control his blood glucose levels. As a result of his lack of control, which of the following conditions is he most likely to develop?

blindness

The common name for glucose is ________ sugar.

blood

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

brown rice

If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need, the excess can be ______.

converted into fat and stored

Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?

regular soft drink

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

sweet potatoes

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

weighing more than average

Leah's parents are afraid the 5-year-old will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that is sweetened with sugar. Based on this information, Leah's parents should buy chewing gum that is sweetened with _______.

xylitol