Question 1

Which of the following types of fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate isolated from plants and animals and added to foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  insoluble fiber
B)  soluble fiber
C)  dietary fiber
D)  functional fiber
E)  total fiberF) B) and D)
G) C) and D) D

Question 2

Within which component of the whole grain are most of the beneficial nutrients and phytochemicals found?

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A)  endosperm
B)  bran and germ
C)  wheat kernel
D)  ectoderm
E)  seed and grainF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following foods in the grains category contains the most grams of carbohydrates?

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A)  whole-wheat bread,1 slice
B)  tortilla,6" in diameter
C)  whole-wheat spaghetti,½ cup
D)  brown rice,½ cup
E)  granola cereal (low fat) ,½ cupF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  insoluble fiber
B)  soluble fiber
C)  dietary fiber
D)  functional fiber
E)  total fiberF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the monosaccharides that makes up milk sugar?

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A)  lactose
B)  maltose
C)  sucrose
D)  galactose
E)  fructoseF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is a type of fiber that dissolves in water and often forms a viscous gel that acts to slow digestion and lower blood cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  insoluble fiber
B)  soluble fiber
C)  dietary fiber
D)  functional fiber
E)  total fiberF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

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A)  Carbohydrates are composed of carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen.
B)  Carbohydrates are composed of one or more sugar units.
C)  Carbohydrates contain 9 kcal per gram.
D)  Carbohydrates are a source of fiber in the diet.
E)  Carbohydrate consumption reduces the use of protein for energy.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming at least half of all grains as

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A)  carbohydrates.
B)  soluble fiber.
C)  whole grains.
D)  refined grains.
E)  bran.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Describe some of the functions of carbohydrates in the body.

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Question 10

Which enzyme breaks down maltose?

Accepted Answer

A)  sucrase
B)  maltase
C)  lactase
D)  lactose
E)  galactaseF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Glycogen is the

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A)  undigested material that passes through the GI tract.
B)  composition of plant cell walls.
C)  storage form of glucose.
D)  most significant animal source of carbohydrates in the diet.
E)  None of the abovE.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 12

For a 2,000 kcal/day diet,how many grams (g) of carbohydrates are recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  225 - 325 g/day
B)  281 - 406 g/day
C)  300 - 400 g/day
D)  1,000 g/day
E)  None of the abovE.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following ingredients count as added sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  corn sweetener
B)  honey
C)  corn syrup
D)  dextrose
E)  All of the abovE.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following protein foods has the highest fiber content in grams?

Accepted Answer

A)  baked beans,½ cup
B)  black beans (canned) ;½ cup
C)  almonds,¼ cup
D)  peanuts,¼ cup
E)  peanut butter,2 tbspF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 15

_____ are carbohydrates that consist of only one sugar molecule,while _____ consist of exactly two sugar molecules.

Accepted Answer

A)  Monosaccharides;disaccharides
B)  Monosaccharides;polysaccharides
C)  Disaccharides;oligosaccharide
D)  Disaccharides;polysaccharides
E)  Polysaccharides;oligosaccharideF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

To make grain products edible,they are crushed,popped,pulverized,milled,or modified in order to expose the

Accepted Answer

A)  bran.
B)  grain.
C)  inner endosperm.
D)  kernel.
E)  fiber.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

What is the RDA for carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 g/day
B)  75 g/day
C)  100 g/day
D)  130 g/day
E)  150 g/dayF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

Fiber is often categorized based on its solubility in water.Insoluble fiber is always the dominant type of fiber that is naturally present in our foods,therefore all high-fiber foods are good sources of insoluble fiber.Soluble fiber is the type of fiber that dissolves in water and often forms a viscous gel that acts to slow digestion and lower blood cholesterol and risk of heart disease.Soluble fibers are also often readily fermented by bacteria in the colon.

Question 19

An oligosaccharide is a

Accepted Answer

A)  short-chain carbohydrate.
B)  long-chain carbohydrate.
C)  polysaccharide made up of numerous glucose units.
D)  polysaccharide made up of glycogen.
E)  carbohydrate that consists of one sugar moleculE.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C) A

Question 20

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding nutritive sweeteners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritive sweeteners include the polyols,which are alcohol forms of sugar.
B)  Nutritive sweeteners are not a source of calories.
C)  Nutritive sweeteners can occur naturally in foods.
D)  Nutritive sweeteners are poorly absorbed in the body.
E)  Nutritive sweeteners include sorbitol,mannitol,and xylitol.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following is a type of fiber that contributes "bulk" to stool and fosters regular bowel movements?

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Which of the following is one of the monosaccharides that makes up milk sugar?

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Which of the following is a type of fiber that dissolves in water and often forms a viscous gel that acts to slow digestion and lower blood cholesterol?

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Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

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