Which of the following ingredients is a sugar alcohol?

Which of the following ingredients is a sugar alcohol?
 
 a. polydextrose
  b. maltitol
  c. cellulose
  d. aspartame

Q. 2

Which substance is considered an essential nutrient?
 a. fiber
 b. LDL cholesterol
  c. linoleic acid
 d. glucose
 e. sucrose

Q. 3

Which of the following statements about excessive sugar consumption is true?
 
 a. It causes cancer.
  b. It causes heart disease.
  c. It causes dental caries.
  d. It causes hyperactive behavior in children.

Q. 4

What are the six categories of nutrients?
 a. carbohydrates, alcohol, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals
  b. carbohydrates, fibers, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals
  c. carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water
  d. carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, fiber, water, and vitamins
 e. carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, water, alcohol, and lipids

Q. 5

Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity?
 
 a. Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain leading to obesity.
  b. The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity.
  c. Sugar contributes to obesity when it is part of excessive energy intakes.
  d. There is no correlation between the consumption of added sugars and the rise in obesity.

Q. 6

The DASH Eating plan is effective for reducing high blood pressure and risk of some types of cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 7

According to the World Health Organization's recommendations, no more than _____ of daily kcalories should come from added sugars.
 
 a. 5
  b. 10
  c. 15
  d. 20