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1) Carbohydrate digestion begins in the
A) stomach.
B) small intestine.
C) large intestine.
D) mouth.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 104
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.2
Section: 4.2
2) The process of photosynthesis produces which of the following molecules?
A) glucose
B) fructose
C) glycogen
D) triglycerides
Answer: A
Page Ref: 100
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.1
Section: 4.1
3) The function of glycogen is to A)
store energy in plants.
B) create membrane structures in plants.
C) lower blood glucose levels when they rise after a meal.
D) store glucose in humans and animals.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 103
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.1
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Section: 4.1
4) Which of the following substances is not a polysaccharide?
A) galactose
B) fiber
C) glycogen
D) starch
Answer: A
Page Ref: 102
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.1
Section: 4.1
5) Which of the following statements regarding the amount of carbohydrate you should
consume daily is incorrect?
A) The minimum amount of carbohydrate needed for the brain to function efficiently is
130 grams per day.
B) The AMDR for carbohydrates is 20 to 35 percent of your total daily calories.
C) Eating the recommended daily servings for each food group in MyPyramid will ensure
that you meet your minimum amount of carbohydrate.
D) In the United States, adult males and females consume more than the minimum DRI
for carbohydrates. Answer: B
Page Ref: 110
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.4
Section: 4.4
6) Which of the following structures is the starchy part of a grain kernel?
A) germ
B) endosperm
C) bran
D) husk
Answer: B
Page Ref: 112
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.4
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Section: 4.4
7) Which of the following statements about enriched wheat bread is
false? A) It is missing phytochemicals that are found in whole wheat
bread.
B) It is missing the fiber that is found in whole wheat bread.
C) It is missing the thiamin, niacin, and folate that are found in whole wheat bread.
D) It is made from the endosperm of the wheat kernel.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 112, 113
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.4 Section:
4.4
8) Which part of the grain kernel contains vitamin E and heart-healthy fats?
A) germ
B) endosperm
C) bran
D) husk
Answer: A
Page Ref: 113
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.4
Section: 4.4
9) To which of the following organs do monosaccharides go after absorption?
A) pancreas
B) gallbladder
C) liver
D) small intestine
Answer: C
Page Ref: 104
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.2
Section: 4.2
10) People with a deficiency of the enzyme lactase cannot properly
digest A) starch.
B) table sugar.
NUTRITION, HEALTH &
WELLNESS (NR-228)
LATEST 2024
1) Carbohydrate digestion begins in the
A) stomach.
B) small intestine.
C) large intestine.
D) mouth.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 104
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.2
Section: 4.2
2) The process of photosynthesis produces which of the following molecules?
A) glucose
B) fructose
C) glycogen
D) triglycerides
Answer: A
Page Ref: 100
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.1
Section: 4.1
3) The function of glycogen is to A)
store energy in plants.
B) create membrane structures in plants.
C) lower blood glucose levels when they rise after a meal.
D) store glucose in humans and animals.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 103
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.1
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Section: 4.1
4) Which of the following substances is not a polysaccharide?
A) galactose
B) fiber
C) glycogen
D) starch
Answer: A
Page Ref: 102
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.1
Section: 4.1
5) Which of the following statements regarding the amount of carbohydrate you should
consume daily is incorrect?
A) The minimum amount of carbohydrate needed for the brain to function efficiently is
130 grams per day.
B) The AMDR for carbohydrates is 20 to 35 percent of your total daily calories.
C) Eating the recommended daily servings for each food group in MyPyramid will ensure
that you meet your minimum amount of carbohydrate.
D) In the United States, adult males and females consume more than the minimum DRI
for carbohydrates. Answer: B
Page Ref: 110
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.4
Section: 4.4
6) Which of the following structures is the starchy part of a grain kernel?
A) germ
B) endosperm
C) bran
D) husk
Answer: B
Page Ref: 112
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.4
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Section: 4.4
7) Which of the following statements about enriched wheat bread is
false? A) It is missing phytochemicals that are found in whole wheat
bread.
B) It is missing the fiber that is found in whole wheat bread.
C) It is missing the thiamin, niacin, and folate that are found in whole wheat bread.
D) It is made from the endosperm of the wheat kernel.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 112, 113
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.4 Section:
4.4
8) Which part of the grain kernel contains vitamin E and heart-healthy fats?
A) germ
B) endosperm
C) bran
D) husk
Answer: A
Page Ref: 113
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.4
Section: 4.4
9) To which of the following organs do monosaccharides go after absorption?
A) pancreas
B) gallbladder
C) liver
D) small intestine
Answer: C
Page Ref: 104
Skill: Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 4.2
Section: 4.2
10) People with a deficiency of the enzyme lactase cannot properly
digest A) starch.
B) table sugar.
