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A primary fuel for muscles and other cells is


A) glucose.
B) fructose.
C) glycogen.
D) starch.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following foods has a high glycemic index (70 or more) ?


A) corn flakes cereal
B) raw carrots
C) fat-free milk
D) raw apple

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) In the United States,type 1 diabetes is more common than type 2 diabetes.
B) The primary sign of diabetes is chronically high blood glucose levels.
C) A person with type 1 diabetes who takes too much insulin is likely to experience very high blood glucose levels.
D) People with hypoglycemia have blood glucose levels that are greater than 70 mg/dl.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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A source of sucrose is


A) sugar cane.
B) egg yolk.
C) whole milk.
D) canned tuna.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Insulin


A) helps glucose enter cells.
B) signals cells to break down glycogen.
C) is released by the pancreas during fasting periods,such as between meals.
D) binds simple sugars so they can be eliminated by the intestinal tract.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) The typical American consumes recommended amounts of fiber.
B) Fruits and vegetables are sources of fiber.
C) People may reduce their risk of type 1 diabetes by eating more fiber-rich foods.
D) Breads that are made with 100% wheat flour are rich sources of fiber.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following substances is a hormone that maintains your blood glucose level within normal limits,while you're asleep and when you haven't eaten for awhile?


A) insulin
B) amylase
C) glucagon
D) neotame

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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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

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Leah's parents are concerned 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) dextrose.
B) xylitol.
C) sucrose.
D) honey.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) ?


A) whole-grain breads
B) regular soft drinks
C) red seedless grapes
D) baked potato chips

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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A food scientist is developing a infant formula that has the same carbohydrate composition as 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) aspartame

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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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 sources of carbohydrate in this beverage are


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,evaporated cane juice,and saccharin.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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The starch in rice and potatoes is composed of


A) glycogen molecules.
B) polysaccharide molecules.
C) fructose molecules.
D) glucose molecules.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following items is the main source of added sugars in Americans' diets?


A) sugar-sweetened beverages
B) cookies and other baked goods
C) hard candies
D) canned fruits

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) Sucralose provides 4 kcal/gram.
B) Infants should not be fed honey because it may contain botulism spores.
C) A person who has phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid products that contain saccharin.
D) Most "artificial" sweeteners have been banned by the FDA because of safety concerns.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) Sucrose supplies more energy,gram per gram,than starch.
B) Sucrose causes hyperactivity in children.
C) Sucrose is comprised of glucose and fructose.
D) Sucrose is a direct source of energy for cells.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Alicia has PKU.She would like to sweeten her iced tea 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) sucrose
D) xylitol

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation.
B) Insoluble fiber swells in water,which attracts cholesterol molecules to the fiber.
C) The human body stores soluble fiber in muscle tissue.
D) The human intestinal tract breaks down dietary fiber into glucose molecules.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Lactose is the disaccharide in


A) liver.
B) milk.
C) sugar.
D) grapes.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber?


A) roast turkey
B) beef steak
C) brown rice
D) grilled salmon

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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