NSC EXAM LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR ALL WITH COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS JUST RELEASED

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NSC EXAM LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR ALL WITH
COMPLETE 230 QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
Question: Many different forms of fiber exist, each with specific effects on health. The DRI intake
recommendation for fiber is __________

grams per 1,000 calories. Fiber needs are best met by eating _______

plant foods, which contain a mix of fiber types; __________-

fiber in large doses can have undesirable effects. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔14, whole, purified




Question: To make sure you are choosing a whole-grain product, you should _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔look for whole grains listed as the first ingredient




Question: Which food item would be most easily digested based on its carbohydrate content? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔white bread




Question: The predominant type of diabetes is type ___________

diabetes, characterized by _________

resistance of the body's cells. In contrast, the person with type ___________

diabetes does not produce enough insulin because the person's immune system attacks the cells
of the ______________-

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that produce it. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2, insulin, 1, pancreas




Question: Most research comparing the metabolic effects of HFCS and sucrose to date has found
virtually identical responses of the body to both. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔true




Question: Which recommendation would you make to a person with lactose intolerance? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔choosing yogurt with live cultures




Question: How many grams of fiber per day do the Dietary Reference Intakes suggest for an
average adult (man or women) under age 50? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔25 for a women; 38 for a
man




Question: Digestible carbohydrates are broken down or converted into ____ inside the body. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔glucose




Question: It would be appropriate to recommend high-fiber foods to someone trying to lose
weight because: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔fiber creates a feeling of fullness that delays hunger




Question: When considering the health impact of diabetes it is important to remember that
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔if poorly controlled, it can damage major organs and tissues in the
body

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list the disaccharides in alphabetical order - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔lactose. maltose, sucrose




Question: Carbohydrates are the first link in the food chain and are obtained almost exclusively
from

________

. Through _________________

, plants combine carbon dioxide, water, and the sun's energy to form _____________

, from which the human body can obtain energy. Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen,
and

____________

. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔plants, photosynthesis, glucose, oxygen




Question: list the monosaccharides in alphabetical order - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔fructose,
galactose, glucose




Question: Carbohydrate-rich foods are obtained almost exclusively from animals. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔False




Question: Maltose consists of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔two glucose units

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Question: The storage form of glucose found in plants is called _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔starch




Question: Glucose may be strung together in long strands of thousands of glucose units to form
_____, which include starch, glycogen, and most

_______. Some of the best known insoluble fibers are ____________

and hemicellulose, while soluble fibers include _____________

and gums. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔polysaccharides, fibers, cellulose, pectin




Question: Groups of individuals who may not be able to eat enough high-fiber food in a day to
meet energy or nutrient needs include the (a) malnourished; the (b) _______

; and (c) young children who adhere to all-plant (________) diets. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔elderly,
vegan




Question: The human brain depends almost exclusively on _____ for its energy. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔carbohydrate




Question: Which food item should you choose to lower your blood cholesterol level? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔oatmeal