HUN 1201 Midterm
_____________ is a polysaccharide, but not a dietary source of carbohydrate. -
ANS-starch
Which of the following is an herbal product that has recently been granted the status of
"generally recognized as safe" and will be used as an alternative sweetener in the
United States? - ANS-stevia
The process of converting protein to glucose is called: - ANS-gluconeogenesis
When blood glucose falls, the liver cells break down the glycogen through
____________ reactions into single molecules of glucose and release them into the
blood stream. - ANS-hydrolysis
Which location along the GI tract is responsible for most of the work of carbohydrate
digestion? - ANS-small intestine
____________ contributes about half the added sugars in the U.S. food supply and
accounts for about 10 percent of the average energy intake in the United States. -
ANS-glucose
Which of the following foods has the lowest glycemic index - ANS-cherries
Which of the following statements regarding lactose intolerance is false? - ANS-total
elimination of milk products is necessary for those who are lactose intolerant.
When blood glucose levels fall, which hormone is secreted by the pancreas to stimulate
the liver to break down it's glycogen? - ANS-glucagon
Which if the following statements about diabetes is true? - ANS-In type 1 diabetes, the
pancreas fails to produce insulin.
____________ is the sweetest of the sugars. - ANS-fructose
When blood glucose falls, the liver cells breaks down glycogen through ___________
reactions into single molecules of glucose and release them into the bloodstream. -
ANS-hydrolysis
, Which of the following monosaccharide combinations make up the disaccharide
lactose? - ANS-glucose + galactose
Which of the following carbohydrates is not a monosaccharide? - ANS-sucrose
Which of the following locations in the body store glycogen? - ANS-muscle, liver, and
brain
The DRI recommendation for fiber intake is - ANS-25-35 grams per day
Some studies have shown that selecting foods with a low glycemic index may improve: -
ANS-blood lipids, weight management, glucose control
By following MyPyramid and making careful food selections, a typical adult can obtain
all the needed nutrients within an allowance of about ___________ kcalories. -
ANS-1500
Which of the following elements is not part of various lipid compounds? - ANS-nitrogen
Which of the following is not a major source of trans fat? - ANS-eggs
Which of the following is not a role of lipids in the body? - ANS-provision on materials
for hair and nail creation.
Of the following locations, which one is the site of the greatest fat digestion? -
ANS-small intestine
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty acids
important for all of the following except: - ANS-prevention of cancer
The roles of phospholipids include: - ANS-acting as an emulsifier, being part of cell
membranes, helping fat-soluble substances pass in and out of cells
The excretion of bile into the feces helps reduce ______________ - ANS-blood
cholesterol
Which of the following oils is not a major source of monounsaturated fat? - ANS-corn oil
Fats are ______, meaning that they tend to separate from the watery fluids of the Gi
tract. - ANS-hydrophobic
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