UNH NUTR 400 EXAM 2 Questions And Answers
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Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _________. ANS Disaccharides
The most abundant monosaccharides found in food include glucose, ___________, and
___________. ANS Fructose, Galactose
What is the primary function of glucose? ANS To provide a source of energy to cells
what foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical U.S. diet? ANS Foods
and Beverages sweetened with HFCS
Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are bonded together as a result of a
____________ reaction. ANS Condensation
Which type of starch is linear in appearance? ANS Amylose
Where does the digestion of starch begin? ANS The Mouth
With long-term Constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop protruding
pouches. what is this condition called? ANS Diverticular Disease
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?
ANS Liver glycogen
A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty digesting _____________.
ANS Yogurt, cheese, milk, and ice cream
, The enzyme that breaks a ceratin disaccharide into two individual glucose units is called: ANS
maltase
Which part(s) of the grain kernel is/are not present in refined wheat flour? ANS bran and germ
A low-glycemic index (GI) food has a GI rating of: ANS <= 55
The glycemic load takes into account the: ANS Carbohydrate content of a food and glycemic
index of a food
Saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, and stevia area all classified as: ANS Alternative sweeteners
The hormone _______________ is released in time of high blood glucose while the hormone
___________ is released in times of low blood glucose. ANS insulin, glucagon
Which form of diabetes mellitus is most common? ANS Type 2
Type 1 diabetes is classified as a(n) ____________ disorder. ANS Autoimmune
Which symptom is NOT associated with Type 1 diabetes? ANS weight gain
True or False: Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancrease. ANS False
Glycogenisis is: ANS The synthesis of glucose
In the process of __________________ glucose is synthesized from amino acids and other non-
carbohydrate sources. ANS Glycogenisis
True or False: Obesity is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes ANS True
With Verified Quiz
Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _________. ANS Disaccharides
The most abundant monosaccharides found in food include glucose, ___________, and
___________. ANS Fructose, Galactose
What is the primary function of glucose? ANS To provide a source of energy to cells
what foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical U.S. diet? ANS Foods
and Beverages sweetened with HFCS
Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are bonded together as a result of a
____________ reaction. ANS Condensation
Which type of starch is linear in appearance? ANS Amylose
Where does the digestion of starch begin? ANS The Mouth
With long-term Constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop protruding
pouches. what is this condition called? ANS Diverticular Disease
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?
ANS Liver glycogen
A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty digesting _____________.
ANS Yogurt, cheese, milk, and ice cream
, The enzyme that breaks a ceratin disaccharide into two individual glucose units is called: ANS
maltase
Which part(s) of the grain kernel is/are not present in refined wheat flour? ANS bran and germ
A low-glycemic index (GI) food has a GI rating of: ANS <= 55
The glycemic load takes into account the: ANS Carbohydrate content of a food and glycemic
index of a food
Saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, and stevia area all classified as: ANS Alternative sweeteners
The hormone _______________ is released in time of high blood glucose while the hormone
___________ is released in times of low blood glucose. ANS insulin, glucagon
Which form of diabetes mellitus is most common? ANS Type 2
Type 1 diabetes is classified as a(n) ____________ disorder. ANS Autoimmune
Which symptom is NOT associated with Type 1 diabetes? ANS weight gain
True or False: Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancrease. ANS False
Glycogenisis is: ANS The synthesis of glucose
In the process of __________________ glucose is synthesized from amino acids and other non-
carbohydrate sources. ANS Glycogenisis
True or False: Obesity is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes ANS True
