UNH NUTR400 EXAM2 QUESTIONS
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Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Disaccharides
The most abundant monosaccharides found in food include glucose,
___________, and ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fructose, Galactose
What is the primary function of glucose? - CORRECT ANSWER-To provide a
source of energy to cells
what foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical U.S.
diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Foods and Beverages sweetened with HFCS
Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are bonded together as a
result of a ____________ reaction. - CORRECT ANSWER-Condensation
Which type of starch is linear in appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Amylose
Where does the digestion of starch begin? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Mouth
With long-term Constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and
develop protruding pouches. what is this condition called? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Diverticular Disease
, Amy got up late this morning so she skipped breakfast and went straight to her
soccer practice. Which fuel source is her body relying upon to supply the glucose
that her brain needs to function? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver glycogen
A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty digesting
_____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Yogurt, cheese, milk, and ice cream
The enzyme that breaks a ceratin disaccharide into two individual glucose units is
called: - CORRECT ANSWER-maltase
Which part(s) of the grain kernel is/are not present in refined wheat flour? -
CORRECT ANSWER-bran and germ
A low-glycemic index (GI) food has a GI rating of: - CORRECT ANSWER-<=
55
The glycemic load takes into account the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Carbohydrate
content of a food and glycemic index of a food
Saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, and stevia area all classified as: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Alternative sweeteners
The hormone _______________ is released in time of high blood glucose while
the hormone ___________ is released in times of low blood glucose. -
CORRECT ANSWER-insulin, glucagon
Which form of diabetes mellitus is most common? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Disaccharides
The most abundant monosaccharides found in food include glucose,
___________, and ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fructose, Galactose
What is the primary function of glucose? - CORRECT ANSWER-To provide a
source of energy to cells
what foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical U.S.
diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Foods and Beverages sweetened with HFCS
Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are bonded together as a
result of a ____________ reaction. - CORRECT ANSWER-Condensation
Which type of starch is linear in appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Amylose
Where does the digestion of starch begin? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Mouth
With long-term Constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and
develop protruding pouches. what is this condition called? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Diverticular Disease
, Amy got up late this morning so she skipped breakfast and went straight to her
soccer practice. Which fuel source is her body relying upon to supply the glucose
that her brain needs to function? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver glycogen
A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty digesting
_____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Yogurt, cheese, milk, and ice cream
The enzyme that breaks a ceratin disaccharide into two individual glucose units is
called: - CORRECT ANSWER-maltase
Which part(s) of the grain kernel is/are not present in refined wheat flour? -
CORRECT ANSWER-bran and germ
A low-glycemic index (GI) food has a GI rating of: - CORRECT ANSWER-<=
55
The glycemic load takes into account the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Carbohydrate
content of a food and glycemic index of a food
Saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, and stevia area all classified as: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Alternative sweeteners
The hormone _______________ is released in time of high blood glucose while
the hormone ___________ is released in times of low blood glucose. -
CORRECT ANSWER-insulin, glucagon
Which form of diabetes mellitus is most common? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type
2
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