Question 1

Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago. Which of the following best describes what is happening?

Accepted Answer

A)  His blood concentration of glucagon exceeds that of insulin.
B)  His blood concentration of insulin exceeds that of glucagon.
C)  His blood contains glucagon but no insulin.
D)  His blood contains insulin but no glucagon.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Why do so many cases of type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms are easily ignored until more a...

Question 3

What percentage of the people in the U.S. with diabetes are reported to have type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 25%
B)  50 to 55 %
C)  70 to 75%
D)  90 to 95%E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

When was diabetes mellitus first treated by physicians with special diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  16th century
B)  17th century
C)  18th century
D)  19th centuryE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cellulose
B)  Hemicellulose
C)  Lignin
D)  PectinE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) A

Question 6

What is the major food source of galactose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fruit
B)  Whole grains
C)  Vegetables
D)  MilkE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

How do the chemical structures such as bonding and branching impact the structure, properties, and functions of the digestible carbohydrates and fibers found in food?

Accepted Answer

The type of glycosidic bond determines d...

Question 8

A person with type 2 diabetes has his blood insulin level checked by his doctor. Which of the following most likely describes his blood insulin level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Much below normal
B)  Somewhat below normal
C)  Normal or elevated
D)  Much above normalE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle can influence the development ...

Question 10

Which statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medical expenses of diabetes are about 2.3 times higher than those of non-diabetics.
B)  Managing diabetes requires difficult lifestyle changes, and often the assistance of medical professionals who specialize in diabetes care.
C)  Diabetics who correctly follow all the guidelines for managing their disease are guaranteed success in controlling their blood glucose levels.
D)  Living with diabetes can take an emotional as well as a physical and financial toll on an individual.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

What is the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (in pounds per year per person)  by Americans estimated by the USDA?

Accepted Answer

A)  12
B)  22
C)  35
D)  44E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Insulin does not promote:

Accepted Answer

A)  protein synthesis.
B)  uptake of glucose into muscle and adipose tissue cells.
C)  glycogenolysis.
D)  fat synthesis in adipose tissue.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Glycogen is highly branched, just like which other polysaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylose
B)  Amylopectin
C)  Dietary fiber
D)  None of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 14

Glucose and galactose are absorbed by which transport mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vesicular active transport
B)  Carrier-mediated active transport
C)  Facilitated diffusion
D)  DiffusionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Jane’s one-day intake revealed that she consumed the following carbohydrate sources: 2 cups of cornflakes, 2 slices of whole-grain bread, 1 cup white rice, 1 cup of fresh fruit, 1 cup broccoli, and 1 cup tossed salad. What does she need to do to improve her intake to meet MyPlate recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Replace the cornflakes or white rice with a whole-grain alternative
B)  Add at least an additional ½-cup serving of fruit
C)  Add at least an additional 1-cup serving of vegetable
D)  a and b
E)  b and cF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

The average daily intake of fiber in the U.S. equals about _____ of what is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A)  25%
B)  33%
C)  50%
D)  66%E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

What is the term for the impact of different foods on the size and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sugar spine
B)  Glucagon spike
C)  Glycemic response
D)  Carbohydrate reactionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The starch can be found in which component of grain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Germ
B)  Endosperm
C)  Bran
D)  All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

What is the approximate minimum amount of daily exercise thought to benefit people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes
B)  30 minutes
C)  1 hour
D)  2 hoursE) None of the above
F) B) and C) B

Question 20

Is it likely that insulin can  ever be given effectively in "pill" form?

Accepted Answer

No; insulin is a pro...

Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Sunil finished his evening meal of curried chicken, rice, fruit, salad, cookies, and tea about 30 minutes ago. Which of the following best describes what is happening?

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Why do so many cases of type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed?

Correct AnswerverifiedSymptoms are easily ignored until more a...View AnswerShow Answer

What percentage of the people in the U.S. with diabetes are reported to have type 2 diabetes?

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When was diabetes mellitus first treated by physicians with special diets?

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What type of dietary fiber is most prevalent in whole-grain flour, seeds, carrots, and peppers?

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What is the major food source of galactose?

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How do the chemical structures such as bonding and branching impact the structure, properties, and functions of the digestible carbohydrates and fibers found in food?

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A person with type 2 diabetes has his blood insulin level checked by his doctor. Which of the following most likely describes his blood insulin level?

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Is a chronic disease such as diabetes determined by our genes or by our lifestyle?

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Which statement is false?

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What is the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (in pounds per year per person) by Americans estimated by the USDA?

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Insulin does not promote:

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Glycogen is highly branched, just like which other polysaccharide?

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Glucose and galactose are absorbed by which transport mechanism?

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Jane’s one-day intake revealed that she consumed the following carbohydrate sources: 2 cups of cornflakes, 2 slices of whole-grain bread, 1 cup white rice, 1 cup of fresh fruit, 1 cup broccoli, and 1 cup tossed salad. What does she need to do to improve her intake to meet MyPlate recommendations?

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The average daily intake of fiber in the U.S. equals about _____ of what is recommended.

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What is the term for the impact of different foods on the size and duration of the rise in blood glucose after a meal?

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The starch can be found in which component of grain?

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What is the approximate minimum amount of daily exercise thought to benefit people with diabetes?

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Is it likely that insulin can ever be given effectively in "pill" form?

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