Question 1

Which of the following fibers is a nonpolysaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A)   cellulose
B)   lignin
C)   pectin
D)   gum
E)   legumesF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

A carton of ice cream displays the following list of ingredients: milkfat and nonfat milk, sorbitol, pecans, cellulose, butter, caramel color, citric acid, aspartame, carrageenan.
How many alternative sweeteners are contained in this product?

Accepted Answer

A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   four
E)   zeroF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and gums are:

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A)   nonnutritive sweeteners.
B)   sugar alcohols.
C)   fibers.
D)   forms of starch.
E)   whole grains.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system under normal conditions is:

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A)   sucrose.
B)   amino acids.
C)   fructose.
D)   glucose.
E)   fatty acids.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Experts agree that moderate amounts of sugar in the diet may pose a number of major health risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Jeff consumed the following foods for a meal: small baked potato, 1/2 cup of carrots, 1 cup skim milk, and 1 small banana. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrate did Jeff consume?

Accepted Answer

A)   47
B)   57
C)   66
D)   69
E)   12F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is the most effective at alleviating constipation?

Accepted Answer

A)   cellulose
B)   pectin
C)   gums
D)   glycogen
E)   ligninsF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Whenever carbohydrate is available to the body, the human brain depends exclusively on it as an energy source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Soluble fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:

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A)    converting cholesterol into vitamin D.
B)   binding cholesterol and carrying it out of the body with the feces.
C)   reducing bile excretion.
D)   preventing the production of bile.
E)   slowing glucose absorption.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Sweeteners that yield energy are called:

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A)   nutritive sweeteners.
B)   alternative sweeteners.
C)   resistant sweeteners.
D)   glycemic sweeteners.
E)   nonnutritive sweeteners .F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

What is the Dietary Reference Intake for dietary fiber?

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A)   10-15 grams per day
B)   15-25 grams per day
C)   25-35 grams per day
D)   35-50 grams per day
E)   70-80 grams per dayF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which statement about excessive sugar consumption is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It causes cancer.
B)   It causes heart disease.
C)   It causes dental caries.
D)   It causes hyperactive behavior in children.
E)   It causes gallbladder inflammation.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Fructose is:

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A)   the sweetest of the sugars.
B)   known as milk sugar.
C)   abundant in whole grains.
D)   also known as dextrose.
E)   combines with glucose to make lactose.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Grains and legumes contain predominantly:

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A)   sugars and fiber.
B)   protein and fiber.
C)   fat and fiber.
D)   sugars and fat.
E)   starches and fiber.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Discuss the harmful effects of excessive fiber intake.

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Too much fiber intake may cause some min...

Question 16

Which of the following ingredients is a sugar alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)   polydextrose
B)   maltitol
C)   cellulose
D)   aspartame
E)   saccharinF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

A client consumes 2000 kcalories per day and 200 grams of carbohydrate. This person meets the current dietary recommendations for carbohydrate intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: glycemic response
 insulin
type 2 diabetes
insoluble fibers
soluble fibers
viscous
glucagon

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The Answer of a hormone secreted by the pancreas in is...

Question 19

Which statements regarding the effects of fiber on the human body is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fiber causes weight gain.
B)   Fiber contributes to the development of diabetes.
C)   Fiber aids in overall health of the gastrointestinal tract.
D)   Fiber aids in the prevention of osteoporosis.
E)   Fiber increases blood cholesterol levels.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Which monosaccharide is found most often in nature as a part of a disaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose
B)   fructose
C)   maltase
D)   galactose
E)   sucroseF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Which statements regarding the effects of fiber on the human body is true?

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

A client consumes 2000 kcalories per day and 200 grams of carbohydrate. This person meets the current dietary recommendations for carbohydrate intake.

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Discuss the harmful effects of excessive fiber intake.

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A carton of ice cream displays the following list of ingredients: milkfat and nonfat milk, sorbitol, pecans, cellulose, butter, caramel color, citric acid, aspartame, carrageenan. How many alternative sweeteners are contained in this product?

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Soluble fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:

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The primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system under normal conditions is:

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Which of the following ingredients is a sugar alcohol?

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Sweeteners that yield energy are called:

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Whenever carbohydrate is available to the body, the human brain depends exclusively on it as an energy source.

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Which of the following fibers is a nonpolysaccharide?

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Fructose is:

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Cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and gums are:

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Experts agree that moderate amounts of sugar in the diet may pose a number of major health risks.

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What is the Dietary Reference Intake for dietary fiber?

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Jeff consumed the following foods for a meal: small baked potato, ¹/₂ cup of carrots, 1 cup skim milk, and 1 small banana. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrate did Jeff consume?

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Which of the following is the most effective at alleviating constipation?

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Grains and legumes contain predominantly:

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Which statement about excessive sugar consumption is true?

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Which monosaccharide is found most often in nature as a part of a disaccharide?

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Which statements regarding the effects of fiber on the human body is true?

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

A client consumes 2000 kcalories per day and 200 grams of carbohydrate. This person meets the current dietary recommendations for carbohydrate intake.

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Discuss the harmful effects of excessive fiber intake.

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A carton of ice cream displays the following list of ingredients: milkfat and nonfat milk, sorbitol, pecans, cellulose, butter, caramel color, citric acid, aspartame, carrageenan. How many alternative sweeteners are contained in this product?

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Soluble fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:

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The primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system under normal conditions is:

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Which of the following ingredients is a sugar alcohol?

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Sweeteners that yield energy are called:

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Whenever carbohydrate is available to the body, the human brain depends exclusively on it as an energy source.

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Which of the following fibers is a nonpolysaccharide?

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Fructose is:

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Cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and gums are:

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Experts agree that moderate amounts of sugar in the diet may pose a number of major health risks.

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What is the Dietary Reference Intake for dietary fiber?

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Jeff consumed the following foods for a meal: small baked potato, 1/2 cup of carrots, 1 cup skim milk, and 1 small banana. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrate did Jeff consume?

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Which statement about excessive sugar consumption is true?

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