What is the name of the sweetener consisting of a mixture of glucose and fructose formed by chemical hydrolysis of sucrose?
a. Molasses b. Invert sugar
c. Turbinado sugar d. High-fructose syrup
Q. 2Which of the following is NOT among the common effects from ingesting a mild iron overdose?
a. Nausea b. GI distress
c. Black tongue d. Black diarrhea
Q. 3Another name for transthyretin is
a. prealbumin. b. retinol-binding protein.
c. both a and b d. none of the above
Q. 4Why might it be unnecessary for most people to use the glycemic index to monitor carbohydrate intake?
a. Most people are not at risk of blood sugar abnormalities
b. Low-glycemic index foods tend to aggravate hypoglycemia in susceptible individuals
c. Most people exceed their requirements for protein, which limits the effectiveness of the glycemic index
d. Current dietary guidelines already include many choices that are low- and moderate-glycemic index foods
Q. 5Those groups of people who are at risk for developing marginal nutrient deficiencies and may benefit from taking vitamin supplements include all of the following EXCEPT
a. vegans.
b. food faddists.
c. athletes who are engaged in intense competitive events.
d. people with low energy intakes, such as habitual dieters and the elderly.
Q. 6Mr. Smith, a homeless man with past history of alcoholism, has been hospitalized with a foot ulcer. His blood urea nitrogen level is elevated. What condition might his BUN indicate?
a. Diabetes b. Kidney disease
c. Stroke d. Myocardial infarction
Q. 7In a person with type 2 diabetes, which of the following foods would ordinarily promote the least favorable glycemic effect?
a. Chocolate b. Ice cream
c. Baked potato d. Baked beans
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