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FSHN 120 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the fate of disaccharides not digested in the small intestine? - Ans:✔✔-They pass into the colon
and are fermented by bacteria.
A reasonable and recommended goal for daily dietary fiber intake is how many grams? - Ans:✔✔-25 to
38
Viscous (soluble) fibers - Ans:✔✔-Can lower blood cholesterol
_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate.
- Ans:✔✔-Ketones
Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate? - Ans:✔✔-Protein
A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of - Ans:✔✔-Two monosaccharides.
When insulin is released, it causes - Ans:✔✔-muscle and fat cells to increase glucose uptake
Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption. - Ans:✔✔-Active
Which of the following is not a monosaccharide? - Ans:✔✔-Lactose
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Which of the following has the most starch? - Ans:✔✔-1 cup of kidney beans
Which of the following is not a metabolic syndrome risk indicator? - Ans:✔✔-High HDL cholesterol
The red blood cells and brain are two body tissues that derive most of their energy from ____________.
- Ans:✔✔-Glucose
The main function of glucose is to - Ans:✔✔-Supply energy.
Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except - Ans:✔✔-Milk shakes made
with skim milk.
Glycogen is - Ans:✔✔-A highly branched polysaccharide.
All of the following statements about many popular diets advertised by the media are true except: -
Ans:✔✔-They help people make permanent changes in eating habits
Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption? - Ans:✔✔-Maltose is transported through
the portal vein to the liver.
Food manufacturers prefer ____________________________________ as a sweetener because it is
easy to transport, has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties - Ans:✔✔-High-
fructose corn syrup
What is the major monosaccharide found in the body? - Ans:✔✔-Glucose
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FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
FSHN 120 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the fate of disaccharides not digested in the small intestine? - Ans:✔✔-They pass into the colon
and are fermented by bacteria.
A reasonable and recommended goal for daily dietary fiber intake is how many grams? - Ans:✔✔-25 to
38
Viscous (soluble) fibers - Ans:✔✔-Can lower blood cholesterol
_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary carbohydrate.
- Ans:✔✔-Ketones
Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate? - Ans:✔✔-Protein
A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of - Ans:✔✔-Two monosaccharides.
When insulin is released, it causes - Ans:✔✔-muscle and fat cells to increase glucose uptake
Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption. - Ans:✔✔-Active
Which of the following is not a monosaccharide? - Ans:✔✔-Lactose
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FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
Which of the following has the most starch? - Ans:✔✔-1 cup of kidney beans
Which of the following is not a metabolic syndrome risk indicator? - Ans:✔✔-High HDL cholesterol
The red blood cells and brain are two body tissues that derive most of their energy from ____________.
- Ans:✔✔-Glucose
The main function of glucose is to - Ans:✔✔-Supply energy.
Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except - Ans:✔✔-Milk shakes made
with skim milk.
Glycogen is - Ans:✔✔-A highly branched polysaccharide.
All of the following statements about many popular diets advertised by the media are true except: -
Ans:✔✔-They help people make permanent changes in eating habits
Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption? - Ans:✔✔-Maltose is transported through
the portal vein to the liver.
Food manufacturers prefer ____________________________________ as a sweetener because it is
easy to transport, has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties - Ans:✔✔-High-
fructose corn syrup
What is the major monosaccharide found in the body? - Ans:✔✔-Glucose
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