Nutrition For Healthy Living 3rd Edition Schiff Test Bank 1
Nutrition For Healthy Living 3rd Edition Schiff Test Bank 1
Nutrition For Healthy Living 3rd Edition Schiff Test Bank 1
Chapter 05
Carbohydrates
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8. Ian sweetens his hot oatmeal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this
type of sugar is
A. lactose.
B. sucrose.
C. galactose.
D. maltose.
9. Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?
A. White bread
B. Regular soft drink
C. Fresh strawberries
D. Luncheon meats
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12. Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods
should she add?
A. Citrus fruits
B. Eggs
C. Margarine
D. White bread
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13. Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help
reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods
should he add?
A. Liver
B. Butter
C. Beans
D. Lard
14. Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrates per 4-ounce serving?
A. Ham slice
B. Fat-free milk
C. Baked chicken
D. Canned tuna
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16. Mike likes to drink a commercially prepared chocolate milk. According to the label, the
flavored milk contains 2% milk, water, high-fructose corn syrup, evaporated cane juice,
saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring. The _____ in this beverage are its sources of
carbohydrate.
A. 2% milk, saccharin, and natural vanilla flavoring
B. high-fructose corn syrup, water, and evaporated cane juice
C. evaporated cane juice, 2% milk, and high-fructose corn syrup
D. high-fructose corn syrup and evaporated cane juice
17. Macey would like to sweeten her tea with a substance that provides about 4 kcal/g but is
not sucrose. Which of the following sweeteners would she use?
A. Table sugar
B. Granulated cane juice
C. Mannitol
D. None of these is correct.
18. Alicia has PKU. She would like to sweeten her coffee with a substance that provides 0
kcal/g. Based on this information, which of the following sweeteners supplies 0 kcal/g and is
safe for her to use?
A. Sucralose
B. Aspartame
C. Granulated cane juice
D. Xylitol
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19. Leah's parents are afraid the five-year-old will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that
is sweetened with sugar. Based on this information, Leah's parents should buy chewing gum
that is sweetened with
A. high-fructose corn syrup.
B. xylitol.
C. sucrose.
D. honey.
21. A food scientist is developing a infant formula that simulates the composition of breast
milk. Based on this information, which of the following substances would he add to the
formula's recipe?
A. Lactose
B. Sucrose
C. Mannose
D. Xylitol
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23. _____ is the disaccharide comprised of one glucose and one galactose molecule.
A. Sucrose
B. Hexose
C. Maltose
D. Lactose
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25. Glycogen is
A. the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.
B. a polysaccharide made by plants.
C. a simple sugar in grapes and honey.
D. the form of fat stored in fat cells.
26. Jacob has a rare condition, an inborn error of metabolism, that prevents his body from
storing glucose as glycogen. Every four hours, day and night, Jacob has to consume a solution
that provides a source of glucose, which is slowly digested and absorbed by the intestinal
tract. Which of the following foods should Jacob mix with water to form his life-saving
solution?
A. Corn starch
B. High-fructose corn syrup
C. Aspartame
D. Saccharin
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28. Steve has pancreatic cancer. As a result of the disease, Steve has a high risk of
A. diabetes mellitus.
B. cystic fibrosis.
C. diverticular disease.
D. metabolic syndrome.
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33. If you wanted to include a starchy food to your meal, which of the following foods would
you add?
A. Rice
B. Honey
C. Milk
D. Eggs
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37. Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?
A. Having northern European ancestry
B. Being taller than average
C. Weighing more than average
D. All of these are correct
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40. According to Cleo's physician, her blood cholesterol level is too high. Which of the
following foods can Cleo add to her diet to help lower her cholesterol?
A. Cooked oatmeal
B. Fat-free milk
C. Lean beef
D. American cheese
42. If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need, the excess can be
A. converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy.
B. metabolized to form urea and excreted by the kidneys.
C. unabsorbed by the digestive tract and eliminated in bowel movements.
D. None of these is correct.
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44. Clayton is a 19-year-old college student. He avoids milk, because he claims drinking the
beverage upsets his stomach and gives him intestinal "gas." However, he can eat yogurt and
certain types of cheese without experiencing any symptoms. Based on this information,
Clayton probably has
A. cystic fibrosis.
B. lactose intolerance.
C. botulism poisoning.
D. amylase deficiency.
45. Phil is a healthy college student. When he wakes up in the morning, he can't wait to eat
breakfast. While he is asleep and before he consumes food or beverages, his pancreas secretes
_____ to maintain his blood glucose level within normal limits.
A. insulin
B. aldosterone
C. glucagon
D. thyroxin
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46. Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat, but it is very low in carbohydrate.
As a result of following this diet, Duncan's body forms more _____ than normal.
A. ketone bodies
B. glycogen stores
C. muscle fibers
D. All of these are correct.
47. Lena's 4-year-old son is not well. He lacks much interest in playing, he has lost weight,
his breath has a strange odor, and he seems to be thirsty all the time. Based on this
information, Lena should
48. Chelsea is concerned that her 2-year-old daughter may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the
following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?
A. Having a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dl
B. Having fruity-smelling breath
C. Urinating less frequently than normal
D. Gaining an unexpected amount of weight
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49. Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the
following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?
A. Gaining an unexpected amount of weight
B. Having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl
C. Losing weight despite increased food intake
D. Urinating less frequently than usual
50. Bryan has type 2 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a sign or symptom of this
chronic disease?
A. Frequent urination
B. Excessive thirst
C. Male impotence
D. All of these are correct.
51. Marissa is concerned about her risk of type 2 diabetes. To reduce her risk of this disease,
Marissa should
A. take iron supplements daily.
B. avoid gaining excess weight.
C. use foods that are artificially sweetened.
D. All of these are correct.
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52. Pearson's mother and father have type 2 diabetes. To reduce his risk of this disease,
Pearson should
A. consume a high-fiber diet.
B. avoid gaining excess weight.
C. exercise regularly.
D. All of these are correct.
53. Amy has type 1 diabetes. To reduce her son's risk of this disease, Amy should
A. avoid feeding him foods that contain carbohydrates.
B. prepare low-fat, high-fiber foods for him to eat.
C. protect him from excess sun exposure.
D. None of these is correct.
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55. What is the major difference between soluble and insoluble forms of fiber?
A. Soluble fiber is in animal foods, whereas insoluble fiber is in plant foods.
B. Soluble fiber dissolves or swells in water, whereas insoluble fiber generally does not
change in water.
C. Soluble fiber provides no health benefits to humans, whereas insoluble fiber reduces the
risk of heart disease.
D. Soluble fiber can be digested by humans, whereas insoluble fiber cannot be digested.
56. Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily. To obtain 60% of her total energy intake
from carbohydrates, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily.
A. 300
B. 400
C. 500
D. 600
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59. According to Shawn's physician, Shawn has a high risk of _____ because his waist
circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg,
and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.
A. metabolic syndrome
B. cystic fibrosis
C. diverticulitis
D. constipation
60. Insulin
A. helps glucose enter cells.
B. stimulates cells to break down glycogen for energy.
C. is released during fasting periods, such as between meals.
D. All of these are correct.
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61. Glucagon
A. helps glucose enter cells.
B. stimulates cells to store glucose as glycogen.
C. raises blood glucose levels.
D. All of these are correct.
63. According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a
person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A. Drinking 3 servings of alcohol daily
B. Losing excess body fat
C. Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week
D. Reducing intake of salty foods
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64. According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a
person's risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A. Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week
B. Drinking 2 servings of alcohol daily
C. Exercising daily
D. Taking vitamin C supplements
65. Five-year-old Layla consumes a lot of sugary snacks. According to scientific evidence,
which of the following conditions is clearly associated with her diet?
A. Tooth decay
B. Type 1 diabetes
C. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
D. All of these are correct.
66. Laura consumes a sugar-frosted doughnut for a snack. In her gastrointestinal tract, the
sucrose in the doughnut is digested into _____ molecules.
A. maltose and glycogen
B. glucose and fructose
C. glycerol and fatty acid
D. alanine and aspartic acid
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68. In the human intestinal tract, cooked rice is broken down into _____ molecules that can
be absorbed.
A. sucrose
B. glucose
C. lactose
D. ribose
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70. You would like to add a nutritive sweetener to a food that is almost pure carbohydrate.
Which of the following substances would you add?
A. Sucrose
B. Aspartame
C. Honey
D. Molasses
71. Betty is constipated; she generally has bowel movements only twice a week. To help
relieve her constipation without taking medications, Betty should
A. reduce her intake of fruits and vegetables.
B. increase her intake of foods that contain insoluble fiber.
C. use colon cleansing enemas daily.
D. All of these are correct.
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73. Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?
A. peanuts
B. Baked potato
C. Fat-free milk
D. Banana
74. Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?
A. Gatorade
B. Honey
C. Fat-free milk
D. All of these are correct.
75. Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?
A. Gatorade
B. Jelly beans
C. Popcorn
D. All of these are correct.
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76. Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?
A. Cornflakes cereal
B. Raw carrots
C. Baked beans
D. All of these are correct.
77. Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more)?
A. Raw carrots
B. Peanuts
C. Honey
D. None of these is correct.
78. Manny's blood pressure is normal; his fasting blood glucose level is 120 mg/dl; he is
slightly underweight; and his HbA1c is 7.9. Based on this information, Manny has
A. metabolic syndrome.
B. diabetes.
C. pre-diabetes.
D. diverticulitis.
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79. Mark has type 2 diabetes. For the past two weeks, his fasting blood glucose level has
been below 130 mg/dl. Today, Mark's physician tested his blood. Although the fasting value
was 125 mg/dl, she reported that he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose
level. Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?
A. Mark is losing weight rapidly.
B. Mark's blood pressure is too low.
C. Mark's HbA1c is 8.5.
D. None of these is correct.
80. Jamie has a tumor that affects the functioning of her beta cells. Based on this information,
Jamie's
A. intestinal tract has difficulty digesting fatty foods.
B. nerves are more sensitive to pain stimuli.
C. lacteals absorb excess lipids.
D. blood glucose level is difficult to regulate.
81. Anna has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood
glucose level. One afternoon, Anna tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose
level was 88 mg/dl. Based on this information, Anna should
A. consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level.
B. do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal.
C. give herself an extra injection of insulin.
D. do not eat anything for the next 5 hours, which provides time for her blood glucose level
to drop to normal naturally.
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82. Erika has type 1 diabetes and gives herself insulin injections to help manage her blood
glucose level. One afternoon, Erika tested her blood and discovered that her blood glucose
level was 260 mg/dl. Based on this information, Erika should
A. consume candy or fruit juice to increase her blood glucose level.
B. do nothing to intervene, because her blood glucose level is normal.
C. take a dietary supplement that contains vitamin C.
D. None of these is correct.
83. Phil has type 1 diabetes and gives himself insulin injections to help manage his blood
glucose level. One afternoon, Phil tested his blood and discovered that his blood glucose level
was 60 mg/dl. Based on this information, Phil should
A. consume candy or fruit juice to increase his blood glucose level.
B. do nothing to intervene, because his blood glucose level is normal.
C. give himself an extra injection of insulin.
D. do not eat anything for the next 5 hours, which will provide time for his blood glucose
level to drop to normal naturally.
84. Yesterday, Angela had a small bowl of cabbage soup; a cheeseburger with mustard and
pickle relish; sweet potato fries; and a glass of iced tea sweetened with sugar for dinner.
Today, she is experiencing more intestinal gas than usual. She suspects the _____ as the cause
of her "gassiness."
A. iced tea sweetened with sugar
B. cheeseburger with mustard and pickle relish
C. sweet potato fries
D. cabbage soup
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85. While hiking on a trail in Yellowstone Park, Bill encountered a black bear. His adrenal
glands responded to the scary situation by releasing a large amount of epinephrine. Why did
Bill's body need epinephrine at this time?
A. To increase his body's sources of energy without having to consume them.
B. To digest starchy foods more slowly, enabling intestinal cells to absorb more nucleic acids
as a result.
C. To increase the level of B-vitamins stored in his muscles.
D. To decrease the amount of fatty acids circulating through his liver.
86. While walking through her neighborhood, Jenna was attacked by a large dog. Her adrenal
glands responded to the frightening situation by releasing a large amount of epinephrine. Why
did Jenna's body need epinephrine at this time?
A. To increase her body's stores of fat and protein.
B. To decrease the amount of fatty acids circulating through her liver.
C. To increase the level of B-vitamins in her bloodstream.
D. None of these is correct.
87. Which of the following substances is a sugar that contributes to the sweetness of honey?
A. fructose
B. lactose
C. molasses
D. ribose
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