Question 1

A serving of quinoa has more fiber than a slice of whole-wheat bread.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Individuals with the disease phenylketonuria (PKU) should NOT consume the alternative sweetener aspartame.Why?

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A)   People with PKU are highly prone to development of diabetes.
B)   People with PKU are allergic to the sweetener.
C)   People with PKU experience severe headaches when they consume aspartame.
D)   People with PKU cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.

Question 3

Explain why it is TRUE that the lactose sugar in cheddar cheese is derived from plants.

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Question 4

Diets high in added sugars are associated with tooth decay and gum disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen is

Accepted Answer

A)   ketosis.
B)   carbohydrate loading.
C)   glycogen building.
D)   gluconeogenesis.

Question 6

Some foods rich in simple sugars are also rich in fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Aspartame cannot be used to prepare cooked foods because

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A)   heat destroys its flavor.
B)   its amino acids form ketones.
C)   its glycemic load becomes too high.
D)   once it is heated, the body cannot metabolize it.

Question 8

Whole-grain flours are rich sources of fiber because they retain the grain's

Accepted Answer

A)   husk.
B)   hull.
C)   stem.
D)   bran.

Question 9

Insulin is synthesized and released by the

Accepted Answer

A)   brain.
B)   liver.
C)   pancreas.
D)   gallbladder.

Question 10

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   glycogen
B)   pectin
C)   galactose
D)   cellulose

Question 11

Which of the following would be the BEST choice for someone trying to reduce added sugar intake?

Accepted Answer

A)   cranberry juice
B)   half a cup of sliced strawberries
C)   caramel apple yogurt
D)   canned pears in heavy syrup

Question 12

Fat is the primary fuel for the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following enzymes is found in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)   lactase
B)   maltase
C)   pancreatic amylase
D)   salivary amylase

Question 14

Which of the following alternative sweeteners is made from sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A)   aspartame
B)   sucralose
C)   acesulfame-K
D)   saccharine

Question 15

On food labels,the term wheat flour actually refers to refined white flour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Because they are not digestible,resistant starches are harmful to the colon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A condition marked by blood glucose levels that are below normal levels is

Accepted Answer

A)   hypoglycemia.
B)   type 1 diabetes.
C)   type 2 diabetes.
D)   ketoacidosis.

Question 18

Your friend tells you that he wants to lose weight and has chosen to go on a low-carbohydrate diet.What would you say to your friend about this decision? How does the body respond when there is an inadequate intake of dietary carbohydrate?

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