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Chapter 2: Carbohydrates

Nutrition And Diet Therapy- 6th Edition by Carroll A. Lutz and Erin E. Mazur

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Chapter 2: Carbohydrates

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

  1. When we say “blood sugar,” we are talking about:
  2. Fructose
  3. Glucose
  4. Galactose
  5. Lactose

 

Ans: 2

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1. Fructose is found in fruits and honey.
2. Glucose is the major form of sugar in the blood commonly called blood sugar.
3. Galactose comes mainly from the breakdown of the milk sugar lactose.
4. Lactose occurs only naturally in milk.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

 

 

 

  1. Which of the following factors makes carbohydrate important in world nutrition?
  2. They are expensive.
  3. They can be grown in limited areas.
  4. They provide complete nutrition.
  5. They can be stored more simply and cheaply than other foods.

 

Ans: 5

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1. Carbohydrates are low in cost.
2. Carbohydrates are easily grown in most climates.
3. Carbohydrates are not considered complete nutrition
4. Carbohydrates are easily stored, do not require refrigeration or electricity, and their shelf life is long.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

 

 

 

  1. Dietary fiber that stimulates peristalsis and prevents constipation is called _______ fiber.
  2. Plant
  3. Polyunsaturated
  4. Soluble
  5. Insoluble

 

Ans: 4

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1. Dietary fiber refers to foods mostly from plants.
2. Polyunsaturated is a term that is used with fats.
3. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and thickens to form gels.
4. Insoluble fiber aids in the regularity of bowel movements and reduces the risk for some forms of cancer.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

 

 

 

  1. Which of the following exchanges contains less than 6 grams of carbohydrate?
  2. Fruit
  3. Milk
  4. Starch/bread
  5. Vegetable

 

Ans: 4

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1. One fruit exchange contains approximately 15 grams of carbohydrates.
2. One milk exchange contains approximately 12 grams of carbohydrates.
3. One starch/bread exchange contains approximately 15 grams of carbohydrates.
4. One vegetable exchange contains approximately 5 grams of carbohydrates.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort | Cognitive Level: Comprehension

 

 

 

  1. Experts recommend that a healthy male adult consume how many grams of fiber per day?
  2. 25
  3. 32
  4. 38
  5. 45

 

Ans: 3

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1. A healthy female adult is recommended to consume 25 grams of fiber per day.
2. A healthy male adult is recommended to consume 38 grams of fiber per day.
3. A healthy male adult is recommended to consume 38 grams of fiber per day.
4. A healthy male adult is recommended to consume 38 grams of fiber per day.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort | Cognitive Level: Knowledge

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