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All of the following are health benefits of insoluble fiber except:
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a. it lowers risk of diabetes.
b. it alleviates constipation.
c. it lowers risk of hemorrhoids.
d. it may reduce risk of rectal cancer.
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Which monosaccharide is responsible for the sweet taste of fruit?
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a. glucose
b. fructose
c. galactose
d. sucrose
B
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Nutrition and health experts recommend that we include adequate fiber in our diet because of its properties during digestion. What is an example of these properties?
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a. the fiber found in meat that can be broken down to glucose when we eat it
b. the fiber found in plants that can be broken down into glucose to be absorbed in the colon
c. the insoluble fiber that cannot be broken down and aids in easing elimination in the colon
d. the fiber that can be broken down and digested after many hours of cooking.
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Which of the following is not an effect of fiber?
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a. promotes weight gain and feeling of fullness
b. prevents constipation and hemorrhoids
c. reduces the risks of heart and artery disease
d. prevents appendicitis and diverticulosis
A
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Research has shown the following relationship between carbohydrate in the diet and body weight:
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a. people with higher carbohydrate intakes have higher body weights.
b. whole-food diets containing fiber favor a healthy body weight.
c. as people in other countries adopt "Western" style diets, they lose weight.
d. low-carbohydrate weight-loss diets result in a greater long-term weight loss.
B
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Digestion of most starch begins in the:
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a. mouth.
b. esophagus.
c. stomach.
d. small intestine.
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Approximately _____ grams a day of carbohydrate are needed to ensure complete sparing of body protein in an average-size person.
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a. 50
b. 75
c. 100
d. 130
D
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It would be appropriate to recommend high-fiber foods to someone trying to lose weight because:
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a. fiber speeds up movement of foods through the upper digestive tract.
b. fiber promotes a feeling of fullness.
c. fiber may displace calorie-dense concentrated fats.
d. a and b
e. b and c
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Is it possible to have too much fiber in your diet?
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a. No, because the body will only digest what it needs and excrete the remainder.
b. Yes, because fiber will absorb water from the feces and cause constipation.
c. Yes, because some fibers bind with minerals and carry them out of the body.
d. No, because excess fiber will be converted to glycogen and stored in the body.
C
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The form and glycemic load of carbohydrate consumed in the diet has the following relationship with type II diabetes:
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a. A high glycemic load is the cause of diabetes
b. whole foods will always prevent diabetes.
c. refined carbohydrates are the cause diabetes.
d. diabetes is rare when whole foods provide most of the carbohydrates in a diet of moderate calories.
D
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The best way to achieve a desirable amount of fiber is to:
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a. include fruits, vegetables, and grains in the diet.
b. emphasize whole, unprocessed foods.
c. add purified fibers to foods.
d. a and b
e. a and c
D
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Which enzyme is used in the breaking down of starch in the mouth?
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a. Amylase
b. Maltase
c. Sucrase
d. Lactase
e. Peptase
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Lactose intolerance can cause nutritional complications because:
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a. the person affected will not be able to consume adequate carbohydrate in their diet.
b. inadequate calcium intake from avoiding dairy products can affect bone development.
c. it happens most frequently in young children who then will consume inadequate protein.
d. it results in the inability to eat any types or amounts of dairy products.
B
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Which of the following is not a major source of soluble fiber?
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a. fruits
b. legumes
c. vegetables
d. meat
D
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You are trying to convince someone that a low-carbohydrate diet is undesirable. Reasons you would give to support your statement include:
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a. fat is not normally used as fuel by the brain and nervous system.
b. gram for gram, carbohydrates donate fewer calories than dietary fats.
c. low-carbohydrate diets are expensive and require the purchase of special foods.
d. a and b
e. a and c
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Which of the following is most closely related to diabetes?
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a. carbohydrate content of the diet
b. body fatness
c. pretein content of the diet
d. lean body tissue
B
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Which of the following would be the best calcium source for an adult with milk allergy?
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a. canned salmon with bones
b. aged cheese
c. orange juice
d. yogurt
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Fiber has been recommended in the diet for its possible benefits in reducing heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol. How is fiber thought to play its role in lowering blood cholesterol?
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a. insoluble fiber binds with cholesterol in the large intestine and is excreted in feces
b. viscous fiber binds with bile containing cholesterol in the intestine and is excreted in feces
c. soluble fiber binds with cholesterol in the blood and is excreted through the liver
d. insoluble fiber converts to bile in the large intestine and binds with cholesterol
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Which of the following foods has the greatest cholesterol lowering ability?
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a. barley
b. cornflakes
c. boiled potatoes
d. popcorn
A
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If you are asked for advice on whether diets high in fiber can reduce colon cancer risk, what would you reply?
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a. there is strong scientific evidence that high-fiber diets reduce colon cancer, so it should definitely be included in everyone's diet
b. you cannot eat enough fiber to receive the benefit, so you need to also include fiber supplements
c. fiber does not play any role in the health of the colon so it is not necessary to eat large amounts in the diet
d. a possible role of fiber in the colon is to provide butyrate as energy to keep the colon cells healthy and resistant to chemical damage causing cell changes
D
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Which enzymes are used in the processes of breaking starch down into glucose?
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Which of the following foods would you choose as the most effective stool-softening agent?
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Lentils
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Which of the following is the most-used monosaccharide inside the body?
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Glucose
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Soluble fiber is described as "viscous" because it:
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is gel Like
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Which of the following is the preferred fuel for most body functions?
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Carbohydrates
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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 best way to lose fat, maintain lean body tissues, and maintain the health of the body is to:
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control overall calories
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Which of the following is characteristic of type 1 diabetes?
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Hormones play an important role in regulating blood glucose levels, with:
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Which of the following is not one of the complex carbohydrates?
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Galactose
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Complex carbohydrates:
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a. include both single sugar units and linked pairs of sugar units.
b. are known as the monosaccharides and disaccharides.
c. are long chains of sugar units arranged to form starch or fiber.
d. a and b
e. b and c
