Which of the following statements concerning sugar is correct?
A) Eating sugar can contribute to dental caries. B) Eating sugar makes one gain weight.
C) Eating sugar causes hyperactivity in children. D) Eating sugar is a direct cause of diabetes.
Q. 2Which of the following nutritious foods is the most energy dense?
A) 1 cup of granola B) 1 tbsp of real mayonnaise
C) 1 oz cooked chicken breast D) 1 cup of mashed potatoes
Q. 3Cells that release histamine and other chemicals during allergic reactions are called mass cells.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Which of the following hormones does not increase blood glucose levels?
A) epinephrine B) insulin C) adrenaline D) glucagon
Q. 5Proteins that are incompletely broken-down by cooking or digestion and cause an adverse response by the immune system are called food allergens.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Which of the following substances that increase satiety has the most dramatic effect?
A) vitamins B) sugar
C) protein D) artificial sweeteners
Q. 7Which of the following conditions in a person with diabetes does not result from nerve damage?
A) numbness in the toes, feet, legs, and hands
B) a decreased ability to feel changes in temperature or pain in the legs and feet
C) cloudy vision and eventual blindness
D) changes in sexual function
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