Question 1

List 5 roles of carbohydrates in our bodies.

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-Carbohydrates provide energy.
Our red b...

Question 2

Molasses is made from

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A)   sugarcane.
B)   honey.
C)   tree sap.
D)   fructose.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Discuss how sugar plays a role in tooth decay.

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The bacteria that cause tooth decay thri...

Question 4

Discuss the potential fates of all 3 monosaccharides once they have been absorbed into the mucosal cells lining the small intestine.

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Once the monosaccharides (fructose, gluc...

Question 5

Define dietary fibre, functional fibre, and total fibre, and provide 3 good sources each of dietary and functional fibres.

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Dietary fibre is the nondigestible carbo...

Question 6

The insoluble fibre that provides the main structural component of plant cell walls is

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A)   lignan.
B)   pectin.
C)   mucilage.
D)   cellulose.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

What is high fructose corn syrup and how is it made? Discuss the evidence that supports and disputes its role in obesity.

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High fructose corn syrup is a sweetener ...

Question 8

Fibre is composed of long chains of monosaccharides.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Meat is NOT a good dietary source of glycogen. Why?

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A)   Glycogen is resistant to intestinal enzymes and cannot be broken down by the human digestive tract.
B)   Most of the glycogen found in meat is broken down when the animal is slaughtered.
C)   The highly branched structure of glycogen is difficult for human digestive enzymes to break apart.
D)   Glycogen is a protein and will be broken down by the human digestive tract before it is absorbed in the small intestine.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

You have been asked to watch your neighbour's three children. Their mother has left them sugary treats to eat after their dinner as a snack. You are hesitant to let them eat the treats because you are scared they will become hyperactive. Based on what you have learned in your nutrition course, should you be concerned about the sugary treats?

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Although many people believe that eating...

Question 11

Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in maintaining blood glucose levels?

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A)   insulin
B)   thyroxin
C)   glucagon
D)   epinephrineE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Major fructose sources include

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A)   milk and cheese.
B)   fruits.
C)   meats and alternatives.
D)   breads and cereals.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Secreted by the adrenal glands, the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine regulate blood glucose levels by

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A)   assisting transport of glucose into cells.
B)   stimulating the liver to store glycogen.
C)   increasing glycogen breakdown in the liver.
D)   inhibiting gluconeogenesis.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Mucilage is a type of fibre used to

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A)   thicken jams and yogurts.
B)   promote regular bowel movements.
C)   sweeten food.
D)   stabilize foods.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Lactose is composed of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research has shown that aspartame promotes the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Saccharin use is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer in humans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sugar is 300 grams a day.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

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A)   ketosis.
B)   carbohydrate loading.
C)   glycogen surging.
D)   gluconeogenesis.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Describe the glycemic index and glycemic load. Why is eating a diet with a low glycemic index or load potentially healthy?

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The glycemic index is a measure of the p...

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Research has shown that aspartame promotes the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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