Research has shown that eating too much carbohydrate can cause diabetes.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2This cycle of destructive behaviors is most commonly found in women suffering from which of the following disorder(s)?
1.female athlete triad
2.bulimia
3.anorexia
4.both female athlete triad and bulimia
5.both bulimia and anorexia
Q. 3The recommended carbohydrate intake in a health-promoting diet is 45-65 percent of calories.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4The best way to control blood glucose levels in diabetes is to avoid all sugary foods.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5In the female athlete triad, the initiating event is extreme weight loss, usually from restrictive dieting and over exercise. The consequences of the syndrome _____.
1.are irreversible
2.are always fatal
3.have a negative effect on performance
4.are always psychological
5.result in depression and anxiety
Q. 6Chronic inflammation of body tissues accompanies uncontrolled diabetes and may contribute to eye, kidney, heart, and other associated problems.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Starvation causes the body to draw on _____ for energy. When the fat reserves are depleted, the body must turn to _____ for energy, and thus begins to metabolize muscle mass at an increased rate.
1.body fat; protein
2.body protein; fat
3.Nitrogen; ketones
4.fatty acids; ketones
5.fatty acids; nitrogen
Q. 8Starch digestion is completed by the time food reaches the small intestine.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 9During fasting, the body will convert available liver and muscle _____ to glucose. Next, _____ will begin to be utilized for energy. As glycogen stores are depleted, more of the energy needs will be met by the stored fat.
1.fat stores; glycogen
2.glycogen; glucose
3.fat stores; glucose
4.glycogen stores; fat
5.glycogen and fat; protein
Q. 10Carbohydrates form the first link in the food chain that supports all life on earth.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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