Carbohydrates

A 2000-kcalorie diet that provided 175 grams of carbohydrate provides:

• inadequate carbohydrate

• excessive carbohydrate

• an appropriate amount of carbohydrate

• inadequate fiber

An example of a polysaccharide is:

• starch

• meat

• fruit

• protein

Chemically, lactose is a:

• monosaccharide

• disaccharide

• dextrose

• polysaccharide

Excess glucose in the blood is converted inot glycogen and stored primarily in the:

• brain and liver

• liver and muscles

• blood cells and brain

• pancreas and brain

Foods richest in carbohydrates include:

• eggs, cheese, and milk

• rice, broccoli, and apples

• milk, nuts, and oils

• mayonnaise, butter, and salad dressing

High-fructose corn syrup and fruit juice concentrate are examples of

• starches

• disaccharides

• added sugars

• fibers

Soluble fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:

• converting cholesterol into Vitamin D

• binding cholesterol and taking it out of the body with feces

• reducing bile excretion

• preventing the production of bile

The hormone that moves glucose from the blood into the cells is:

• glucagon

• insulin

• testerone

• sucrose

A container of ice cream displays the following list of ingredients: milkfat and nonfat milk, sorbitol, pecans, cellulose, butter, caramel color, citric acid, aspartame, carrageenan.

How many alternative sweeteners are contained in the product?

• one

• two

• three

• four

Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity?

• Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain leading to obesity

• The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity

• Sugar contributes to obesity when it is part of excessive energy intakes

• There is no correlation between the consumption of added sugar and the rise in obesity