Question | Answer |
Which of the following is a common source of resistant starch? | Unripe bananas |
In what organ is most of the body's glycogen found? | Muscles |
Which one of the following characteristics is not associated with metabolic syndrome? | elevated HDL |
Although the precise cause of metabolic syndrome is not known the close relationship between _____ and _____ is thought to be partly responsible. | abdominal obesity |
Which of the following has the greatest effect on blood glucose? | carbohydrate |
Diet plans for patients with diabetes should provide _____ carbohydrate sources. | consistent |
Which of the following plays a major role in the breakdown of certain types of dietary fiber in the large intestine? | Bacteria |
All of the following foods are rich sources of soluble fiber except | legumes |
Which of the following ethnic populations has the lowest relative risk for developing type 2 diabetes? | European Americans |
Which of the following is a characteristic of dietary fibers? | They are classified according to solubility in water |
A person with a fasting blood glucose level of 120 mg/dL would be classified as | prediabetic |
Which of the following is a typical response of the body to changes in blood glucose? | Blood glucose levels that fall too low signal the release of glucagon |
Which of the following is not a simple carbohydrate? | Starch |
After you and your friend Dolores share pretzels and animal crackers she announces that she wants to start digesting her food by watching television. You inform Dolores that | |
All of the following are properties of fiber except | it elevates blood glucose levels |
Sweating shakiness | and disorientation are all symptoms of |
All of the following are symptoms of lactose intolerance except | constipation |
Which of the following contains the least amount of fiber? | White rice |
Prediabetes is used to classify blood glucose levels between normal and those of diabetes; that is if a fasting plasma glucose is between: | |
Which of the following best describes clients with type 2 diabetes? | weight loss needed |
_____ are the leading cause of death in people with diabetes accounting for 70% of deaths. | |
Which of the following is a feature of diabetes? | Dietary management should focus on total carbohydrate intake rather than the type of carbohydrate consumed |
What is the primary storage form of carbohydrate in the body? | Glycogen |
Type 2 diabetes generally develops in children and teens who | all of the above |
All of the following are sources of dietary carbohydrates except | fish |
What is the primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates? | Small intestine |
When blood glucose concentration falls what pancreatic hormone is secreted to stimulate release of stored glucose? | |
If an individual with diabetes has an elevated LDL cholesterol level saturated fats should be limited to <_____ percent of kcalories and cholesterol intake should be limited to <_____ milligrams daily. | |
Which of the following is not a rich source of dietary starch? | Fruits |
Glycogen is stored mainly in which of the following tissues? | Muscle and liver |