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When increasing fiber intake,always


A) take a fiber supplement.
B) increase fluids.
C) use simple carbohydrates.
D) increase protein intake also.

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All persons with diabetes


A) receive insulin injections daily.
B) need to eat a diet that will control their blood sugar.
C) can skip meals if they don't feel hungry.
D) should drink 4 glasses of milk daily to control their blood sugar.

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The three elements in simple sugar are


A) carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
B) carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
C) carbon, hydrogen, and sulfur.
D) carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.

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Persons with diabetes can never eat sugar.

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What foods do individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU)need to avoid?

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During the inflammatory phase of diverticulitis,treatment includes antibiotics and a diet that is


A) low in fiber.
B) high in fiber.
C) low in sugar.
D) high in sugar.

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Which of the following is a noncarbohydrate component of dietary fibers?


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

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The human brain and other nerve tissues use mostly _________________ as fuel.


A) fructose
B) protein
C) ethanol
D) glucose

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D

Dietary sugars and starches are called "protein sparing," which means


A) sugars and starches can substitute for dietary protein when it comes to body protein synthesis.
B) dietary protein can be used for protein synthesis and other vital processes, rather than being used as a source of energy.
C) sugars and starches are converted to fat, and then converted to glucose for use as blood sugar.
D) sugars and starches are converted by the liver to ketone bodies.

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The enzyme sucrase breaks down sucrose into


A) glucose + glucose.
B) lactic acid.
C) glucose + fructose.
D) glucose + maltose.

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Which of the following combinations of foods would provide the most dietary fiber?


A) Kidney bean salad, turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, fresh apple, milk
B) Ham sandwich on white bread, potato chips, iced tea
C) Roast beef, mashed potatoes, coffee with sugar
D) Cheeseburger (white bun, lettuce, mustard, catsup, slice of tomato, 3 oz ground beef, processed cheese slice) , french fries, soft drink.

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Another name for glucose is


A) sorbitol.
B) dextrose.
C) levulose.
D) maltose.

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B

Once absorbed into the body,the majority of carbohydrates are ultimately transformed into glucose by the


A) muscle tissue.
B) liver.
C) pancreas.
D) brain cells.

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Raffinose and stachyose are indigestible oligosaccharides found in foods such as


A) milk and dairy products.
B) cereals and grains.
C) fruits and vegetables.
D) beans and other legumes.

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D

Sorbitol,mannitol,and xylitol are nutritive sweeteners used in sugarless gum and candies.

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List 3 ways to decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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How does the body maintain normal blood glucose levels?

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The AI for fiber for women is


A) 15 g/day.
B) 25 g/day.
C) 38 g/day.
D) 45 g/day.

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List 3 monosaccharides.

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List 3 examples of non-nutritive sweeteners.

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