Nutrition Quiz 4

24 July 2022
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The disaccharides include
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sucrose, maltose and lactose.
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Which of the following is not one of the complex carbohydrates?
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galactose
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Starch digestion is complete by the time the food reaches the small intestine.
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False
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The best way to lose fat, maintain lean body tissues, and stay healthy in the long-term is to:
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control food portions.
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The incomplete breakdown of fat that occurs when carbohydrates are not available produces:
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ketone bodies.
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The recommended amount of daily fiber for males < 50 years old is
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38
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Which monosaccharide is responsible for the sweet taste of fruit?
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fructose
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When the blood glucose level rises after a meal, the first organ to respond is the:
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pancreas.
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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrate is:
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45-65%.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of type 1 diabetes?
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The person's immune system attacks the cells of the pancreas.
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The fiber-rich portion of the grain is the bran
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true
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Foods rich in soluble fiber lower blood cholesterol.
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true
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The term enriched refers to the addition of nutrients to a refined food product.
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true
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Soluble fiber is described as "viscous" because it:
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forms gels.
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Which of the following nutrients is not required by law to be added to refined grain products?
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magnesium
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When glucose and fructose are bonded together they form:
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sucrose
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The best way to control blood glucose levels in diabetes is to avoid all sugary foods.
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false
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Which of the following animal-derived foods contains significant amounts of carbohydrates?
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milk
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The term "brown bread" on a label is a guarantee that the bread has been made with whole-grain flour.
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false
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Research has shown that eating too much carbohydrate can cause diabetes.
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false