Lesson 2 Reading Quiz

Lesson 2 Reading Quiz Your friend Cindy complains to you that she has been constipated lately. Which suggestion would be LEAST beneficial for her long-term health? take a laxative Which breakfast would provide the most soluble fiber? 2 oz. oat bran cereal with nonfat milk To signal hunger, the physiological need for food, the digestive tract sends messages to the hypothalamus by way of hormones and nerves. One typical symptom of hypoglycemia is rapid heartbeat Body tissues store excess energy in 2 forms. Which of the following is one of these forms of excess energy storage? glycogen Which monosaccharide rarely occurs freely in nature but is tied up in milk sugar until it is freed during digestion? galactose The smallest units in which independent life can exist are cells Where does most of the body's nutrient absorption take place? Small intestine Which organ releases insulin when it detects a high concentration of the blood's sugar, glucose? Pancreas What organs are responsible for excreting wastes generated by the cells of the body? colon (WRONG) kidneys, bladder, and Bicarbonate is responsible for neutralizing the stomach acid that has reached the small intestine Which part of a grain is especially rich in vitamins and minerals? germ Capillaries allow materials to be exchanged between the blood and tissues, veins carry blood towards the heart, and arteries carry blood away from the heart. How many grams of fiber per day do the Dietary Reference Intakes suggest for an average adult (man or women) under age 50? 25 (woman), 38 (man) Within about 24 to 48 hours of eating, a healthy body digests and absorbs about 90 percent of the energy nutrients in a meal. Which outcome will NOT be a result of the stress response? pupils narrow (they actually widen) A person with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has just been advised that he should begin a 2,100-calorie diet with 45 percent of the energy coming from carbohydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates would that be? 236g Hormones play an important role in regulating blood glucose levels. What is an example of this? Epinephrine increases breakdown of liver glycogen to provide glucose in times of danger. Which of the following is recommended for curing a hangover? time Which of the following statements about diabetes is true? The body produces insulin in type 2 diabetes, but the cells fail to respond. What is the primary function of the pyloric valve? to control the flow of chyme into the small intestine What population group is the top sugar consumer, taking in more than ½ cup of added sugars in foods and beverages each day, or almost 90 pounds of sugar per year? Adolescent boys Your friend Annette complains of chronic heartburn. Which suggestion might be helpful to her? Wear loose jeans rather than tight ones. What situation is least likely to lead to hypoglycemia? Well-controlled type 1 diabetes Which carbohydrate is NOT found in foods from plants? Glycogen You are trying to decide which type of food from the fruit group to choose for a snack, and you want to choose the one that has the greatest nutritional value. Your best choice would be a whole orange After chewing a piece of bread for a while, you begin to experience a slightly sweet taste. This taste results from the liberation of maltose from starch All blood leaving the digestive system is routed directly to the liver Which recommendation would you make to a person with lactose intolerance? Choosing yogurt w/ live cultures Which sugar needs no digestion and can be absorbed directly into the blood? fructose