Question : 51.Carbohydrates essential to provide energy for the body because: a.the glucose : 1357123

51.Carbohydrates are essential to provide energy for the body because:

a.the glucose that is produced from them is vital to fuel most of the body’s cells.

b.proteins are available only to provide building block materials for tissues.

c.ketone bodies produced from proteins do not provide adequate energy for cells.

d.fats are not able to provide any energy to the cells.

52.You are teaching a client how to possibly lower blood cholesterol levels by consuming foods high in fiber. Which of the following foods would be least effective for this purpose?

a.oat bran cereals

b.whole-wheat breads

c.carrots

d.legumes

53.Dietary fiber has been recommended for its possible benefits in reducing heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol. How is fiber thought to play its role in lowering blood cholesterol?

a.insoluble fiber binds with cholesterol in the large intestine and is excreted in feces

b.viscous fiber binds with bile in the intestine and is excreted in feces

c.soluble fiber binds with cholesterol in the blood and is excreted by the liver

d.insoluble fiber converts to bile in the large intestine and binds with cholesterol

54.It would be appropriate to recommend high-fiber foods to someone trying to lose weight because:

a.fiber speeds up movement of foods through the upper digestive tract.

b.fiber promotes a feeling of fullness.

c.fiber may displace calorie-dense concentrated fats.

d.a and b

e.b and c

55.If you are asked for advice on whether diets high in fiber can reduce colon cancer risk, what would you reply?

a.Scientific evidence proves that low-fiber diets cause colon cancer, so fiber should be included in everyone’s diet.

b.You cannot eat enough fiber to receive the benefit, so you need to also include fiber supplements.

c.Fiber does not play any role in the health of the colon, so it is not necessary to include large amounts in the diet.

d.Fiber in the colon provides short-chain fatty acids that provide energy to keep the colon cells healthy and resistant to chemical damage causing cell changes.

56.Is it possible to have too much fiber in your diet?

a.no, because the body will only digest what it needs and excrete the remainder

b.yes, because fiber will absorb water from the feces and cause constipation

c.yes, because some fibers bind with minerals and carry them out of the body

d.no, because excess fiber will be converted to glycogen and stored in the body

57.Which breakfast would provide the most fiber?

a.2 oz. bran cereal with nonfat milk

b.8 oz. yogurt sweetened with honey

c.2 slices French toast (enriched bread)

d.1 cup cream of wheat and 8 oz. orange juice

58.The digestion and absorption of different types of carbohydrates in foods varies. For example:

a.disaccharides are easily split into monosaccharides in the intestine and absorbed.

b.starch is completely digested in the mouth by the enzymes in the saliva.

c.sucrose is absorbed into the blood and transported to the liver to be converted to glucose.

d.all starch is very easily digested.

59.After chewing a piece of bread for awhile, you begin to experience a slightly sweet taste. This taste results from:

a.sucrose used in making bread.

b.an abnormal use of the carbohydrate in bread.

c.the liberation of maltose from starch.

d.one of the symptoms of diabetes.

60.The best bread choice to provide the whole grain you need in your diet would be:

a.enriched and fortified bread.

b.rye bread.

c.refined bread.

d.brown bread.