Question 1

Yogurt is tolerated better than milk by many lactose-intolerant people because:

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A)  yogurt has no lactose.
B)  bacteria in yogurt help digest the lactose.
C)  it has a thicker consistency.
D)  yogurt is acidic.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Whole wheat bread is a healthy source of fiber-rich carbohydrates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gluconeogenesis is:

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A)  the synthesis of new glucose from amino acids or other sources that are not carbohydrates.
B)  the release of stored glycogen from the liver.
C)  the process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize glucose.
D)  the uptake of glucose by the body's cells.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 4

Lactose intolerance is more common among African Americans than among Caucasian Americans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following has the most Calories in one tablespoon?

Accepted Answer

A)  sucrose
B)  honey
C)  molasses
D)  milkE) None of the above
F) B) and D) B

Question 6

Which artificial sweetener was once linked to cancer but later removed from the list of potential cancer-causing substances?

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A)  saccharin
B)  sucralose
C)  aspartame
D)  acesulfame-KE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Legumes do not contain fiber-rich carbohydrates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Hypoglycemia is a condition in which fasting blood sugar levels:

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A)  are too low.
B)  are normal.
C)  are too high.
D)  fluctuate rapidly.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

In the absence of carbohydrate,________ are produced from the incomplete breakdown of body fat.

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A)  amyloses
B)  amylases
C)  ketones
D)  bacteriaE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The term complex carbohydrates refers to:

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A)  monosaccharides.
B)  disaccharides.
C)  oligosaccharides and polysaccharides.
D)  glucose.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Simple carbohydrates differ from complex carbohydrates by virtue of:

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A)  the type of bonds joining them.
B)  the number of molecules they are made up of.
C)  their digestability.
D)  the type of atoms they are composed of.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 12

Plants store glucose in the form of the complex carbohydrate:

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A)  starch.
B)  glycogen.
C)  glucagon.
D)  lipids.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

One class of enzymes that breaks down carbohydrates is:

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A)  carbohydrase.
B)  lipase.
C)  pepsidase.
D)  amylase.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of type 1 diabetes?

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A)  arises most commonly during adulthood
B)  insulin resistance or insensitivity
C)  often associated with obesity
D)  the least common form of diabetesE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The absorption of fructose takes longer than the other monosaccharides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the body,the major storage sites for glycogen are the:

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A)  muscles and liver.
B)  kidney and muscles.
C)  liver and kidney.
D)  liver and pancreas.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

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) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Discuss the differences between soluble and insoluble fiber.Identify and explain four potential benefits of consuming fiber-rich foods.

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Question 19

Which of the following is a technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  ketosis
B)  carbohydrate loading
C)  glycogen surging
D)  gluconeogenesisE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding type 1 diabetes?

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A)  Its increased prevalence is linked to the rise in obesity.
B)  Treatment is limited to the use of hypoglycemic medications.
C)  Treatment always involves insulin therapy.
D)  It has been diagnosed only in individuals over the age of 20.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Yogurt is tolerated better than milk by many lactose-intolerant people because:

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Whole wheat bread is a healthy source of fiber-rich carbohydrates.

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Gluconeogenesis is:

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Lactose intolerance is more common among African Americans than among Caucasian Americans.

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Which of the following has the most Calories in one tablespoon?

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Which artificial sweetener was once linked to cancer but later removed from the list of potential cancer-causing substances?

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Legumes do not contain fiber-rich carbohydrates.

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Hypoglycemia is a condition in which fasting blood sugar levels:

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In the absence of carbohydrate,________ are produced from the incomplete breakdown of body fat.

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The term complex carbohydrates refers to:

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Simple carbohydrates differ from complex carbohydrates by virtue of:

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Plants store glucose in the form of the complex carbohydrate:

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One class of enzymes that breaks down carbohydrates is:

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Which of the following is a characteristic of type 1 diabetes?

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The absorption of fructose takes longer than the other monosaccharides.

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In the body,the major storage sites for glycogen are the:

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A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of:

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