Which statement is true of low-carbohydrate diets?
a. They are associated with diet-induced diarrhea
b. They cause frequent bouts of hyperglycemia
c. Total weight loss is about the same as in people on a low-fat diet
d. They initially cause gain weight but subsequently induce slow weight loss.
e. They elevate risk of certain GI tract cancers.
Q. 2Which statement is true of the carbohydrate content of dairy products?
a. A cup of white milk yields about 6 g of carbohydrate.
b. Most cheeses provide little, if any, carbohydrate.
c. Cottage cheese provides about 12 g of carbohydrate per cup.
d. A cup of yogurt yields about 3 g of carbohydrate.
e. A cup of skim milk yields almost 25 grams of carbohydrate.
Q. 3Which food will provide 6 to 8 grams of fiber?
a. 1 slice rye bread
b. 1 cup of raw bean sprouts
c. 1/2 cup potatoes
d. 1/2 cup green beans
e. 1/2 cup baked beans
Q. 4Which statement best describes carbohydrates information on food labels?
a. The Sugars amount includes only added sugars
b. The amount of starch is listed as a separate category
c. The Total Carbohydrate amount includes starch, sugars, and fiber
d. The Total Carbohydrate amount includes starch and sugars but not fiber
e. Only refined carbohydrates need be included in the total.
Q. 5About how many grams of carbohydrate are contained in one ounce of foods in the grain group?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
e. 25
Q. 6Which food provides the most fiber?
a. 1 small orange
b. 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal
c. 1 cup split peas
d. 1 slice whole-wheat bread
e. 1/2 cup cooked cauliflower
Q. 7What is the RDA for carbohydrate?
a. 10 g
b. 45 g
c. 130 g
d. 250 g
e. 400 g
Q. 8In general, modifying a diet that by substituting complex carbohydrates for pure sugars results in a diet that is higher in ____.
a. fat
b. fiber
c. energy
d. refined foods
e. protein
Q. 9What is the approximate energy content (kcal/g) of most sugar alcohols?
a. 0
b. 0.2 to 2.6
c. 3.2 to 4.8
d. 6.2 to 9.4
e. 10.3 to 15.8
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