29 Questions
What is the safest way for him to increase his fiber intake?
Eating more fruits and vegetables and not removing the edible peels
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what is the recommended range of total calories from carbohydrates?
45% to 65%
What percentage of total calories should added sugars intake be limited to according to the Dietary Guidelines?
15%
Why is excessive sugar intake linked to the development of dental caries?
Oral bacteria produce acids that dissolve tooth enamel when they metabolize sugars.
Which statement accurately reflects the effects of sugar?
Prolonged exposure of teeth to simple sugars promotes dental caries.
Which type of polysaccharide is classified as fiber?
Cellulose
Which process is used to produce high-fructose corn syrup?
An enzymatic process
What is the most common source of high-fructose corn syrup in American dietary patterns?
Sweetened soft drinks
Which is the best way to reduce intake of high-fructose corn syrup according to the text?
Consume fewer highly processed foods
'High-fructose corn syrup yields more calories than sucrose.' Is this statement True or False according to the text?
False
'Animals store glycogen in their muscles, meat, fish, and poultry are good sources of carbohydrates.' Is this statement True or False according to the text?
False
What process is used to extend the shelf-life of food products by adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids?
Hydrogenation
Which oil contains the most polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Corn oil
What is olestra (Olean®)?
A fat replacer used in food manufacturing
Why were partially hydrogenated oils banned from the food supply in 2018?
To eliminate trans fats
Which type of fatty acids are abundant in soybean oil?
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Which food item contains mostly saturated fatty acids?
Coconut oil
What is a peptic ulcer?
An erosion in the lining of the stomach or small intestine
How does Helicobacter pylori contribute to peptic ulcer formation?
It disrupts the thick layer of mucus that protects the lining of the stomach
Will any person who becomes infected with H. pylori develop a peptic ulcer?
False
What are diverticula?
Small pouches of intestinal lining that protrude through the muscular intestinal wall
Is dietary fiber intake consistently related to development of diverticulosis in controlled research studies?
True
Why do researchers hypothesize that low dietary fiber intake contributes to development of diverticula in the large intestine?
Exerting lots of pressure to have a bowel movement would cause diverticula to form
How many grams of fat will Alison consume if she eats 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) of hummus?
18 grams
What percentage of the total calories in hummus come from protein?
40%
What is a common misconception about the source of omega-3 fatty acids?
Sirloin steak is a rich source
What happens to fatty acids and monoglycerides in intestinal cells after absorption?
Reformed into triglycerides
Which structure is responsible for transporting most lipids in the blood?
Lipoprotein
What is the major fat-digesting enzyme responsible for breaking down fats?
Lipase
Test your knowledge on dietary guidelines and nutrition choices with this quiz covering topics such as safe dietary patterns, grain products, carbohydrate consumption, and fruit and vegetable intake.
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