BIOL 1322 (Nutrition) - EXAM 2
A higher intake of soluble fibers has been shown to reduce the risk of: - ANSheart disease.
Carbohydrates are: - ANSAll of the answers are correct.
Dietary fiber: - ANSis a nondigestible carbohydrate that is present naturally in intact plant
foods.
Enriched grains are cereal grains that: - ANSlost nutrients during processing but have
vitamins and minerals added back in.
Fiber is healthful in part because it: - ANS?? NOT d)
a) reduces the risk of hemorrhoids.
b) helps maintain regular bowel movements.
c) reduces the risk of diverticular disease.
d) softens stool
e) All of the answers are correct.
Glycogen is the: - ANSstorage form of glucose.
Plants store glucose as: - ANSstarch.
The American Heart Association recommends that women consume less than 100 kcal/day
of: - ANSadded sugar.
The digestion of starch begins in the: - ANSmouth.
The mammary glands of humans and other mammals synthesize: - ANSlactose.
To make grain products edible, they are crushed, popped, pulverized, milled, or modified in
order to expose the: - ANSinner endosperm.
What is the downside of refining grains? - ANSThe bran and germ contain the majority of the
healthful benefits.
What is the RDA for carbohydrates? - ANS130 g/day
Which enzyme breaks down maltose? - ANSmaltase
Which of the following are disaccharides? - ANSmaltose and lactose
Which of the following foods contains the MOST grams of carbohydrates? - ANSraisins, 1/2
cup
, Which of the following foods in the grains category contains the MOST grams of
carbohydrates? - ANSgranola cereal (low fat), 1/2 cup
Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding nutritive sweeteners? - ANSNutritive
sweeteners are not a source of calories.
Which of the following is a health benefit of fiber? - ANSAll of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular
bowel movements? - ANSinsoluble fiber
Which of the following is FALSE regarding glycogen? - ANSIt is a part of the composition of
plant cell walls.
Which type of grain contains all the essential parts of the entire grain seed in its original
proportions? - ANSwhole grain
The oral glucose tolerance test includes the intake of: - ANS75 g glucose and measured
blood glucose levels 2 hours later.
The fetus responds to higher glucose in gestational diabetes by increasing: - ANSinsulin and
body fat.
Reactive hypoglycemia is the result of: - ANStoo much insulin in response to a meal.
An individual with symptoms of weakness, sweating, and rapid heartbeat after consuming a
carbohydrate meal may be suffering from: - ANSreactive hypoglycemia.
An individual with blood glucose levels that drop below 70 mg/100 mL blood would be
considered: - ANShypoglycemic.
Prediabetes is associated with all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSan oral glucose tolerance
value of 225 mg/dl.
Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes results in higher risk of all of the following, EXCEPT: -
ANSautoimmune disorders.
Which changes in the urine are possible signs of diabetes? - ANSincreased glucose and
ketone bodies
Which would you recommend to a person with hypoglycemia? - ANShigh glycemic foods
Glycemic index is a measurement of the effect of carbohydrates on: - ANSblood glucose
levels.
An individual with a fasting plasma glucose level of 150 mg/dl and oral glucose tolerance test
value of 250 mg/dl would be: - ANSdiabetic.
A higher intake of soluble fibers has been shown to reduce the risk of: - ANSheart disease.
Carbohydrates are: - ANSAll of the answers are correct.
Dietary fiber: - ANSis a nondigestible carbohydrate that is present naturally in intact plant
foods.
Enriched grains are cereal grains that: - ANSlost nutrients during processing but have
vitamins and minerals added back in.
Fiber is healthful in part because it: - ANS?? NOT d)
a) reduces the risk of hemorrhoids.
b) helps maintain regular bowel movements.
c) reduces the risk of diverticular disease.
d) softens stool
e) All of the answers are correct.
Glycogen is the: - ANSstorage form of glucose.
Plants store glucose as: - ANSstarch.
The American Heart Association recommends that women consume less than 100 kcal/day
of: - ANSadded sugar.
The digestion of starch begins in the: - ANSmouth.
The mammary glands of humans and other mammals synthesize: - ANSlactose.
To make grain products edible, they are crushed, popped, pulverized, milled, or modified in
order to expose the: - ANSinner endosperm.
What is the downside of refining grains? - ANSThe bran and germ contain the majority of the
healthful benefits.
What is the RDA for carbohydrates? - ANS130 g/day
Which enzyme breaks down maltose? - ANSmaltase
Which of the following are disaccharides? - ANSmaltose and lactose
Which of the following foods contains the MOST grams of carbohydrates? - ANSraisins, 1/2
cup
, Which of the following foods in the grains category contains the MOST grams of
carbohydrates? - ANSgranola cereal (low fat), 1/2 cup
Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding nutritive sweeteners? - ANSNutritive
sweeteners are not a source of calories.
Which of the following is a health benefit of fiber? - ANSAll of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular
bowel movements? - ANSinsoluble fiber
Which of the following is FALSE regarding glycogen? - ANSIt is a part of the composition of
plant cell walls.
Which type of grain contains all the essential parts of the entire grain seed in its original
proportions? - ANSwhole grain
The oral glucose tolerance test includes the intake of: - ANS75 g glucose and measured
blood glucose levels 2 hours later.
The fetus responds to higher glucose in gestational diabetes by increasing: - ANSinsulin and
body fat.
Reactive hypoglycemia is the result of: - ANStoo much insulin in response to a meal.
An individual with symptoms of weakness, sweating, and rapid heartbeat after consuming a
carbohydrate meal may be suffering from: - ANSreactive hypoglycemia.
An individual with blood glucose levels that drop below 70 mg/100 mL blood would be
considered: - ANShypoglycemic.
Prediabetes is associated with all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSan oral glucose tolerance
value of 225 mg/dl.
Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes results in higher risk of all of the following, EXCEPT: -
ANSautoimmune disorders.
Which changes in the urine are possible signs of diabetes? - ANSincreased glucose and
ketone bodies
Which would you recommend to a person with hypoglycemia? - ANShigh glycemic foods
Glycemic index is a measurement of the effect of carbohydrates on: - ANSblood glucose
levels.
An individual with a fasting plasma glucose level of 150 mg/dl and oral glucose tolerance test
value of 250 mg/dl would be: - ANSdiabetic.
