Nutrition CHpt 5

Correct Mark 1.0 out of 1.0 Not flaggedFlag question Question text According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes? Select one: a. losing excess body fat b. drinking two servings of alcohol daily c. reducing intake of dietary carbohydrates d. smoking less than two packs of cigarettes per week

a. losing excess body fat

If your diet supplies more glucose than you need, the excess can be a. stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. b. unabsorbed by the digestive tract and eliminated in bowel movements. c. converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy. d. metabolized to form ketone bodies and excreted by the kidneys.

a. stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. A person who has phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid products that contain saccharin. b. Infants should not be fed honey because it may contain botulism spores. Correct c. Sucralose provides 4 kcal/gram. d. Most "artificial" sweeteners have been banned by the FDA because of safety concerns.

b. Infants should not be fed honey because it may contain botulism spores.

Mike likes to drink a commercially prepared chocolate milk. According to the label, the flavored milk contains 2% milk, water, high-fructose corn syrup, evaporated cane juice, saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring. The sources of carbohydrate in this beverage are Select one: a. 2% milk, saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring. b. evaporated cane juice, 2% milk, and high-fructose corn syrup. c. high-fructose corn syrup, evaporated cane juice, and saccharin. d. high-fructose corn syrup, water, and evaporated cane juice. Feedback

b. evaporated cane juice, 2% milk, and high-fructose corn syrup.

Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes? Select one: a. having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl b. losing weight despite increased appetite c. urinating less frequently than usual d. gaining an unexpected amount of weight

b. losing weight despite increased appetite

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. The human body stores soluble fiber in muscle tissue. b. Insoluble fiber swells in water, which attracts cholesterol molecules to the fiber. c. A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation. d. The human intestinal tract breaks down dietary fiber into glucose molecules

c. A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation.

Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. Sweetened soft drinks are a good source of lactose. b. An egg is a rich source of carbohydrate. c. Honey is a rich source of fructose. d. Beans are a good source of galactose

c. Honey is a rich source of fructose

Glycogen is the Select one: a. simple sugar in grapes, carrots, and honey that the body converts to fat. b. polysaccharide made by plants that provides structural support for leaves and stems. c. carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue. d. nonnutritive sweetener that can replace high-fructose corn syrup in baked products.

c. carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.

Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat, but it is very low in carbohydrate. As a result of following this diet, Duncan's body forms more than normal amounts of Select one: a. beta cells b. glycogen stores c. ketone bodies d. muscle fibers

c. ketone bodies

Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add? Select one: a. cooked beans b. chicken liver c. unsalted butter d. whole eggs

cooked beans

What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber? Select one: a. Soluble fiber is in animal foods, whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods. b. Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans, whereas insoluble fiber reduces the risk of heart disease. c. Soluble fiber can be digested by humans, whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested. d. Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water

d. Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not change in water.

According to Cleo's physician, her blood cholesterol level is too high. Which of the following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol? Select one: a. fat-free milk b. honey c. white rice d. cooked oatmeal

d. cooked oatmeal

Which of the following groups of foods are sources of starch? Select one: a. liver, apples, and cheese b. beef, seafood, and chicken c. egg whites, fat-free milk, and honey d. corn, potatoes, and rice

d. corn, potatoes, and rice

Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood glucose level. One afternoon, Anna tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose level was 88 mg/dl. Based on this information, Anna should Select one: a. do not eat anything for the next 5 hours, which provides time for her blood glucose level to drop to normal naturally. b. give herself an extra injection of insulin. c. consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level. d. do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal.

d. do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal.

The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are Select one: a. maltose, lactose, and galactose. b. fructose, lactose, and levulose. c. glucose, galactose, and sucrose. d. galactose, glucose, and fructose.

d. galactose, glucose, and fructose.

Alicia has PKU. She would like to sweeten her iced tea with a substance that provides 0 kcal/g. Based on this information, which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is safe for her to use? Select one: a. sucrose b. aspartame c. xylitol d. sucralose

d. sucralose