SCI228 Nutrition, Health & Wellness w/Lab
Week 2 Quiz
Question 1
(TCO 1) The simplest units of carbohydrates are called:
fatty acids.
amino acids.
monosaccharides.
calories.
Question 2
(TCO 1) When fructose and glucose are bonded together, they form:
table sugar.
malt sugar.
milk sugar.
fruit sugar.
Question 3
(TCO 1) A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of:
two monosaccharides.
two polysaccharides.
one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.
two oligosaccharides.
Question 4
(TCO 2) Which of the following is associated with the development of ketosis?
A diet that contains too much fat
A diet that contains insufficient fat
A diet that contains too many carbohydrates
A diet that contains insufficient carbohydrates
Question 5
(TCO 2) ________ is a technique employed by some endurance athletes to increase their storage of muscle glycogen.
Ketosis
Carbohydrate loading
Glycogen surging
Gluconeogenesis
Question 6
(TCO 2) A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing:
kidney stones.
dental caries.
diabetes.
diverticulosis.
Question 7
(TCO 3) Over 16 million Americans have diabetes. Which of the following is the most prevalent form of diabetes?
Type I
Type II
Gestational
Pediatric
Question 8
(TCO 3) Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Type II diabetes?
Arises most commonly during adulthood
Insulin resistance or insensitivity
Often associated with obesity
The least common form of diabetes
Question 9
(TCO 3) Which artificial sweetener was almost banned because of a proposed relationship with bladder cancer in experimental animals?
Saccharin
Sucralose
Aspartame
Acesulfame-K
Question 10
(TCO 4) Which of the following ethnic groups has the LOWEST incidence of lactose intolerance?
Asians
African Americans
Caucasians
Hispanics