Nutrition Ecology and Behavior 8Th Edition By Pete Anderson – Test Bank

1.

The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that Americans consume ______ of their total calories from carbohydrates.

A.  10% to 25%

B.  25% to 50%

C.  45% to 65%

D.  60% to 75%

2.

Excessive sugar intake is related to development of dental caries because

A.  oral bacteria produce acids that dissolve tooth enamel when they metabolize sugars.

B.  sugar leaches calcium and phosphorus out of teeth.

C.  salivary amylase dissolves tooth enamel during carbohydrate digestion.

D.  sugars make the saliva more alkaline, causing damage to tooth enamel.

3.

_______ is the major monosaccharide found in the body.

A.  Fructose

B.  Glucose

C.  Lactose

D.  Sucrose

4.

The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and

A.  lactose.

B.  fructose.

C.  dextrose.

D.  galactose.

5.

The scientific name for milk sugar is

A.  maltose.

B.  glucose.

C.  mannose.

D.  lactose.

6.

______ is a condition in which one lacks lactase. Symptoms include gas and bloating after consuming dairy products.

A.  Milk allergy

B.  Celiac disease

C.  Lactose intolerance

D.  Galactosemia

7.

The main function of glucose is to supply _______ for the body.

A.  energy

B.  vitamins

C.  structure

D.  hormones

8.

The red blood cells and the brain are two body tissues that derive most of their energy from

A.  fat.

B.  protein.

C.  glucose.

D.  iron.

9.

The hormone _______ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.

A.  glucagon

B.  insulin

C.  thyroxin

D.  glycogen