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HUN 1201 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
_____________ is a polysaccharide, but not a dietary source of
carbohydrate. Ans: starch
Which of the following is an herbal product that has recently been
granted the status of "generally recognized as safe" and will be used as
an alternative sweetener in the United States? Ans: stevia
The process of converting protein to glucose is called: Ans:
gluconeogenesis
When blood glucose falls, the liver cells break down the glycogen through
____________ reactions into single molecules of glucose and release
them into the blood stream. Ans: hydrolysis
Which location along the GI tract is responsible for most of the work of
carbohydrate digestion? Ans: small intestine
____________ contributes about half the added sugars in the U.S. food
supply and accounts for about 10 percent of the average energy intake in
the United States. Ans: glucose
Which of the following foods has the lowest glycemic index Ans: cherries
Which of the following statements regarding lactose intolerance is false?
Ans: total elimination of milk products is necessary for those who are
lactose intolerant.
When blood glucose levels fall, which hormone is secreted by the
pancreas to stimulate the liver to break down it's glycogen? Ans:
glucagon
Which if the following statements about diabetes is true? Ans: In type 1
diabetes, the pancreas fails to produce insulin.
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____________ is the sweetest of the sugars. Ans: fructose
When blood glucose falls, the liver cells breaks down glycogen through
___________ reactions into single molecules of glucose and release them
into the bloodstream. Ans: hydrolysis
Which of the following monosaccharide combinations make up the
disaccharide lactose? Ans: glucose + galactose
Which of the following carbohydrates is not a monosaccharide? Ans:
sucrose
Which of the following locations in the body store glycogen? Ans:
muscle, liver, and brain
The DRI recommendation for fiber intake is Ans: 25-35 grams per day
Some studies have shown that selecting foods with a low glycemic index
may improve: Ans: blood lipids, weight management, glucose control
By following MyPyramid and making careful food selections, a typical
adult can obtain all the needed nutrients within an allowance of about
___________ kcalories. Ans: 1500
Which of the following elements is not part of various lipid compounds?
Ans: nitrogen
Which of the following is not a major source of trans fat? Ans: eggs
Which of the following is not a role of lipids in the body? Ans: provision
on materials for hair and nail creation.
Of the following locations, which one is the site of the greatest fat
digestion? Ans: small intestine
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are
omega-3 fatty acids important for all of the following except: Ans:
prevention of cancer
HUN 1201 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
_____________ is a polysaccharide, but not a dietary source of
carbohydrate. Ans: starch
Which of the following is an herbal product that has recently been
granted the status of "generally recognized as safe" and will be used as
an alternative sweetener in the United States? Ans: stevia
The process of converting protein to glucose is called: Ans:
gluconeogenesis
When blood glucose falls, the liver cells break down the glycogen through
____________ reactions into single molecules of glucose and release
them into the blood stream. Ans: hydrolysis
Which location along the GI tract is responsible for most of the work of
carbohydrate digestion? Ans: small intestine
____________ contributes about half the added sugars in the U.S. food
supply and accounts for about 10 percent of the average energy intake in
the United States. Ans: glucose
Which of the following foods has the lowest glycemic index Ans: cherries
Which of the following statements regarding lactose intolerance is false?
Ans: total elimination of milk products is necessary for those who are
lactose intolerant.
When blood glucose levels fall, which hormone is secreted by the
pancreas to stimulate the liver to break down it's glycogen? Ans:
glucagon
Which if the following statements about diabetes is true? Ans: In type 1
diabetes, the pancreas fails to produce insulin.
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____________ is the sweetest of the sugars. Ans: fructose
When blood glucose falls, the liver cells breaks down glycogen through
___________ reactions into single molecules of glucose and release them
into the bloodstream. Ans: hydrolysis
Which of the following monosaccharide combinations make up the
disaccharide lactose? Ans: glucose + galactose
Which of the following carbohydrates is not a monosaccharide? Ans:
sucrose
Which of the following locations in the body store glycogen? Ans:
muscle, liver, and brain
The DRI recommendation for fiber intake is Ans: 25-35 grams per day
Some studies have shown that selecting foods with a low glycemic index
may improve: Ans: blood lipids, weight management, glucose control
By following MyPyramid and making careful food selections, a typical
adult can obtain all the needed nutrients within an allowance of about
___________ kcalories. Ans: 1500
Which of the following elements is not part of various lipid compounds?
Ans: nitrogen
Which of the following is not a major source of trans fat? Ans: eggs
Which of the following is not a role of lipids in the body? Ans: provision
on materials for hair and nail creation.
Of the following locations, which one is the site of the greatest fat
digestion? Ans: small intestine
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are
omega-3 fatty acids important for all of the following except: Ans:
prevention of cancer
