NUTR 214 - Chapter 4 Quiz

Which of the following animal-derived foods contains significant amounts of carbohydrates? a. beef b. poultry c. eggs d. lamb e. milk

Which of the following foods has the greatest cholesterol lowering effect? a. cabbage b. wheat bran c. white rice d. brown rice e. oat bran

Which food component is not an example of fiber? a. skis of corn kernels b. residue in milk c. outer layers of kernels of wheat d. "strings" of celery e. hulls of seeds

Current dietary guidelines for the United States recommend: a. a restricted intake of carbohydrates for individuals with diabetes b. increased consumption of all kinds of carbohydrates c. reduction in carbohydrate, especially whole-grain carbohydrate, intakes in people at-risk of diabetes d. increased consumption of fiber-rich, whole-food sources of carbohydrate e. reduction in both simple and complex carbohydrate intakes

Digestible carbohydrates are broken down or converted into ___ inside the body. a. galactose b. glucose c. sucrose d. fructose e. lactose

Which monosaccharide is responsible for the sweet taste of fruit? a. maltose b. fructose c. galactose d. glucose e. sucrose

The disaccharides are: a. sucrose, maltose, and lactose b. maltose, fructose, and galactose c. sucrose, galactose, and maltose d. lactose, glucose, and fructose e. sucrose, maltose, and fructose

Which of the following is the preferred fuel for most body functions? a. carbohydrate b. fat c. protein d. ketones e. fiber

How is dietary fiber beneficial to health? a. Insoluble fiber can help lower cholesterol b. Soluble fiber prevents hypoglycemia c. Fiber can be broken down to glucose d. Insoluble fiber aids in easing elimination e. Fiber often contains chelating agents

Grapes and grape soda both provide sugars, but the grapes are a healthier choice because: a. they contain more sucrose and less fructose b. they are more energy dense c. they are essentially calorie free d. they are less nutrient dense e. they provide fiber and phytochemicals