Chapter 4 Concept Checks

Question 1

Which sugar is a disaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Sucrose
d. Galactose

Answer 1

c. Sucrose

Question 2

Which food contains the type of fiber that benefits GI health?
a. Oats
b. Carrots
c. Psyllium
d. Wheat bran

Answer 2

d. Wheat bran

Question 3

Which food contains resistant starch, which escapes digestion and absorption?
a. Milk
b. Legumes
c. Applesauce
d. Very ripe banana

Answer 3

b. Legumes

Question 4

Which is a function of glucagon?
a. The breakdown of glycogen from the liver
b. The uptake of glucose from the blood into cells
c. The storage of glycogen in the liver and muscles
d. The conversion of excess glucose into fat for storage

Answer 4

a. The breakdown of glycogen from the liver

Question 5

Which statement is true of sugar alcohols?
a. They can cause constipation.
b. They contribute to dental caries.
c. They don’t occur naturally in any food.
d. They provide 0.2 to 2.6 kcals per gram

Answer 5

d. They provide 0.2 to 2.6 kcals per gram

Question 6

Rosa is supposed to consume 45 grams of carbohydrate at each meal. Which meal is appropriate for her?
a. A cup of cottage cheese and an orange
b. A turkey and cheese sandwich with an apple
c. A cup of green beans and four ounces of turkey
d. A ½ cup of mashed potatoes and three ounces of roast beef

Answer 6

b. A turkey and cheese sandwich with an apple