UNH NUTR400 EXAM2 QUESTIONS
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Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _________. - ✔✔Disaccharides
The most abundant monosaccharides found in food include glucose, ___________, and
___________. - ✔✔Fructose, Galactose
What is the primary function of glucose? - ✔✔To provide a source of energy to cells
what foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical U.S. diet? -
✔✔Foods and Beverages sweetened with HFCS
Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are bonded together as a result of
a ____________ reaction. - ✔✔Condensation
Which type of starch is linear in appearance? - ✔✔Amylose
Where does the digestion of starch begin? - ✔✔The Mouth
With long-term Constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop
protruding pouches. what is this condition called? - ✔✔Diverticular Disease
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, Amy got up late this morning so she skipped breakfast and went straight to her soccer
practice. Which fuel source is her body relying upon to supply the glucose that her
brain needs to function? - ✔✔Liver glycogen
A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty digesting
_____________. - ✔✔Yogurt, cheese, milk, and ice cream
The enzyme that breaks a ceratin disaccharide into two individual glucose units is
called: - ✔✔maltase
Which part(s) of the grain kernel is/are not present in refined wheat flour? - ✔✔bran
and germ
A low-glycemic index (GI) food has a GI rating of: - ✔✔<= 55
The glycemic load takes into account the: - ✔✔Carbohydrate content of a food and
glycemic index of a food
Saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, and stevia area all classified as: - ✔✔Alternative
sweeteners
The hormone _______________ is released in time of high blood glucose while the
hormone ___________ is released in times of low blood glucose. - ✔✔insulin, glucagon
Which form of diabetes mellitus is most common? - ✔✔Type 2
Type 1 diabetes is classified as a(n) ____________ disorder. - ✔✔Autoimmune
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _________. - ✔✔Disaccharides
The most abundant monosaccharides found in food include glucose, ___________, and
___________. - ✔✔Fructose, Galactose
What is the primary function of glucose? - ✔✔To provide a source of energy to cells
what foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical U.S. diet? -
✔✔Foods and Beverages sweetened with HFCS
Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are bonded together as a result of
a ____________ reaction. - ✔✔Condensation
Which type of starch is linear in appearance? - ✔✔Amylose
Where does the digestion of starch begin? - ✔✔The Mouth
With long-term Constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop
protruding pouches. what is this condition called? - ✔✔Diverticular Disease
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, Amy got up late this morning so she skipped breakfast and went straight to her soccer
practice. Which fuel source is her body relying upon to supply the glucose that her
brain needs to function? - ✔✔Liver glycogen
A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty digesting
_____________. - ✔✔Yogurt, cheese, milk, and ice cream
The enzyme that breaks a ceratin disaccharide into two individual glucose units is
called: - ✔✔maltase
Which part(s) of the grain kernel is/are not present in refined wheat flour? - ✔✔bran
and germ
A low-glycemic index (GI) food has a GI rating of: - ✔✔<= 55
The glycemic load takes into account the: - ✔✔Carbohydrate content of a food and
glycemic index of a food
Saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, and stevia area all classified as: - ✔✔Alternative
sweeteners
The hormone _______________ is released in time of high blood glucose while the
hormone ___________ is released in times of low blood glucose. - ✔✔insulin, glucagon
Which form of diabetes mellitus is most common? - ✔✔Type 2
Type 1 diabetes is classified as a(n) ____________ disorder. - ✔✔Autoimmune
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