Question 1

Describe the benefits and adverse effects of the common alternative sweeteners.

Accepted Answer

Artificial sweeteners are sometimes call...

Question 2

High-fructose corn syrup is manufactured by adding an enzyme to cornstarch that creates fructose from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose
B)  maltose
C)  sucrose
D)  galactose
E)  lactoseF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 3

When you are under physical stress, what hormone is released quickly to stimulate an increase in blood glucose concentration?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin
B)  secretin
C)  glucogen
D)  epinephrine
E)  noradrenalineF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

MATCHING
-A complex carbohydrate in muscle

Accepted Answer

A)  100
B)  130
C)  200
D)  Pectin
E)  InsulinF) MouthG) StarchH) SucroseI) LactoseJ) LigninK) SucraloseL) GlycogenM) GlucagonN) CelluloseO) HydrolysisP) HFCSQ) EpinephrineR) CondensationS) Small intestineT) Large intestineU) I) and K)
V) A) and I)

Question 5

____________________ controls the transport of glucose from the bloodstream into the muscle and fat cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ controls the transport of glucose from...

Question 6

What is the minimum daily amount of dietary carbohydrate necessary to spare body protein from excessive breakdown?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-25 g
B)  50-100 g
C)  100-150 g
D)  150-200 g
E)  200-250 gF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

List and discuss seven benefits of fiber.

Accepted Answer

Unlike high-carbohydrate diets rich in a...

Question 8

MATCHING
-Site where digestion of starch begins

Accepted Answer

A)  100
B)  130
C)  200
D)  Pectin
E)  InsulinF) MouthG) StarchH) SucroseI) LactoseJ) LigninK) SucraloseL) GlycogenM) GlucagonN) CelluloseO) HydrolysisP) HFCSQ) EpinephrineR) CondensationS) Small intestineT) Large intestineU) S) and T)
V) J) and T)

Question 9

In general, modifying a diet that by substituting complex carbohydrates for pure sugars results in a diet that is higher in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat
B)  fiber
C)  energy
D)  refined foods
E)  proteinF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

A "functional fiber" is one that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs naturally in the intact plant
B)  performs a specific function in the plant
C)  is extracted from plants and has a beneficial health effect
D)  is a polysaccharide that is stored primarily in muscle and liver of animals
E)  is a manufactured food additive used in refined foods.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Fructose has the same ____________________ as glucose but its ____________________ is different.

Accepted Answer

chemical f...

Question 12

Which sweetener contains a significant amount of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  molasses
B)  invert sugar
C)  turbinado sugar
D)  high-fructose corn syrup
E)  confectioners sugarF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Disaccharidase enzymes that hydrolyze the disaccharides into monosaccharides are found in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  small intestine
B)  pancreas
C)  salivary glands
D)  stomach
E)  colonF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

____________________ sugar is produced using the same refining process as white sugar, but without the bleaching and anticaking treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ sugar is produced using the same...

Question 15

List the reasons why sugars are used as additives by the food industry.

Accepted Answer

Acts as a bulking agent in ice cream and...

Question 16

What is a byproduct of the condensation of two molecules of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  water
B)  oxygen
C)  hydrogen
D)  carbon dioxide
E)  carbon monoxideF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 17

What is the reaction that links two monosaccharides together?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrolysis
B)  absorption
C)  disaccharide
D)  condensation
E)  oxygenationF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Discuss the effects of low-carbohydrate diets on short-term and long-term weight loss.

Accepted Answer

High-fiber and whole-grain foods may hel...

Question 19

Which of the following is true of carbohydrate cravings and addictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  People seek carbohydrates to restore brain glucagon levels.
B)  The addiction does not appear to be physiological or pharmacological.
C)  They are regarded as an important public health threat.
D)  They reflect an early form of self-destructive behavior.
E)  They are deliberately induced by food manufacturers.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Give several examples of soluble and insoluble dietary fibers. List food sources of these fibers. Contrast the physical characteristics and features of these two types of fibers and their effects on gastrointestinal tract function.

Accepted Answer

Some dietary fibers dissolve in water (s...

Exam 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

MATCHING -A complex carbohydrate in muscle

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Fructose has the same ____________________ as glucose but its ____________________ is different.

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A "functional fiber" is one that ____.

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____________________ sugar is produced using the same refining process as white sugar, but without the bleaching and anticaking treatment.

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What is the reaction that links two monosaccharides together?

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Discuss the effects of low-carbohydrate diets on short-term and long-term weight loss.

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In general, modifying a diet that by substituting complex carbohydrates for pure sugars results in a diet that is higher in ____.

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Describe the benefits and adverse effects of the common alternative sweeteners.

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High-fructose corn syrup is manufactured by adding an enzyme to cornstarch that creates fructose from ____.

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What is the minimum daily amount of dietary carbohydrate necessary to spare body protein from excessive breakdown?

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Which of the following is true of carbohydrate cravings and addictions?

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When you are under physical stress, what hormone is released quickly to stimulate an increase in blood glucose concentration?

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What is a byproduct of the condensation of two molecules of glucose?

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Give several examples of soluble and insoluble dietary fibers. List food sources of these fibers. Contrast the physical characteristics and features of these two types of fibers and their effects on gastrointestinal tract function.

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____________________ controls the transport of glucose from the bloodstream into the muscle and fat cells.

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Which sweetener contains a significant amount of iron?

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List and discuss seven benefits of fiber.

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List the reasons why sugars are used as additives by the food industry.

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