Question 1

Amylase is

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A)   an indigestible fiber.
B)   a branched chain of glucose units.
C)   an enzyme that digests starch.
D)   a straight chain of glucose units.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

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A)   glucose, fructose, and lactose.
B)   fructose, glucose, and galactose.
C)   fructose, glucose, and maltose.
D)   sucrose, fructose, and glucose.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category.
-Galactose

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A)  Monosaccharide
B)  Disaccharide
C)  Cellulose
D)  StarchE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

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A)   biosynthesis.
B)   anabolism.
C)   photosynthesis.
D)   glycogenesis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable)  fiber?

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A)   Kidney beans
B)   English muffins made with enriched flour
C)   Broccoli
D)   Corn flakesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Examples of refined grain products include

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A)   white potatoes and popcorn.
B)   white flour, de-germed cornmeal, white bread, and white rice.
C)   bread flour, grits, white rice, and buckwheat.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 7

What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

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A)   75
B)   100
C)   130
D)   250E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called

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A)   amylose.
B)   fiber.
C)   glycogen.
D)   starch.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

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A)   two monosaccharides.
B)   two polysaccharides.
C)   one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.
D)   two oligosaccharides.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU)  should avoid

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A)   stevia.
B)   aspartame.
C)   high fructose corn syrup.
D)   saccharin.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category.
-Fiber

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A)  Monosaccharide
B)  Disaccharide
C)  Cellulose
D)  StarchE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Adequate intakes of ________ may play a role in the prevention of colon cancer.

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A)   dietary fiber
B)   saccharin
C)   high fructose corn syrup
D)   starchE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Food manufacturers prefer to use ________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has good shelf-stability, is low cost, and improves food properties.

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A)   table sugar
B)   high-fructose corn syrup
C)   sucralose (Splenda) 
D)   honeyE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is not included as one of the metabolic syndrome risk indicators?

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A)   High blood pressure
B)   High HDL cholesterol
C)   High glucose
D)   High triglyceridesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following foods is the best source of soluble fiber?

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A)   Broccoli
B)   Kidney beans
C)   Whole wheat bread
D)   Sunflower seedsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics.
-Sucralose

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A)  Also known as Nectresse™, this sweetener is an extract of the monk fruit. It is 100 to 250 times sweeter than sucrose.
B)  Also known as Sweet 'N Low®, this is the oldest alternative sweetener that yield no energy. It is 200 to 700 times sweeter than sucrose.
C)  Also known as Sunette®, this sweetener is an organic acid linked to potassium. It is 200 times sweeter than sucrose.
D)  Also known as Truvia® or Sweet Leaf®, this sweetener is derived from a South American plant. It is 200 to 400 times sweeter than sucrose.
E)  Also known as Equal®, this alternative sweetener is composed of 2 amino acids and methanol. It is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose.F) Also known as Spenda®, this sweetener is made by attaching chlorine molecules to sucrose. It is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose.G) C) and F)
H) B) and C)

Question 17

The glycemic index (GI)  is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

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A)   blood glucose.
B)   liver glycogen.
C)   insulin released from the pancreas.
D)   glycogen stored in muscle.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is a major source of lactose?

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A)   Milk
B)   Broccoli
C)   Apples
D)   HoneyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

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A)   Glucose and glucose form sucrose.
B)   Glucose and fructose form lactose.
C)   Glucose and galactose form lactose.
D)   Glucose and galactose form maltose.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is incorrect about dietary fibers?

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A)   They are mostly polysaccharides.
B)   The bonds between the sugar units cannot be broken by human digestive enzymes.
C)   They cannot be absorbed by the small intestine.
D)   They are absorbed in the large intestine.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Adequate intakes of ________ may play a role in the prevention of colon cancer.

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A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

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Examples of refined grain products include

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Which of the following foods is the best source of soluble fiber?

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The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called

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Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid

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Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Galactose

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Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics. -Sucralose

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Amylase is

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Food manufacturers prefer to use ________ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport, has good shelf-stability, is low cost, and improves food properties.

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Which of the following is incorrect about dietary fibers?

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Which of the following is not included as one of the metabolic syndrome risk indicators?

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The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises

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The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

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Match the following types of carbohydrates with their category. -Fiber

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Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called

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What is the minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, humans must consume to avoid ketosis?

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Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?

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Which of the following is a major source of lactose?

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Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable) fiber?

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