FSHN Ultimate Exam: MCQ Quiz!

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FSHN is the acronym for Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. Students learn health and wellness by creating and delivering safe, nutritious, accessible, and affordable foods. This quiz will explain what glycogen, what is and is not a good source of viscous fibers, what is true of carbohydrate digestion, what lactose intolerance is caused by, and the primary function of glucose. This quiz will provide you with digestible information about FSHN.

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1.

Glycogen is
- A.
  
  A highly branched polysaccharide.
- B.
  
  Stored in the absence of dietary carbohydrate.
- C.
  
  A straight chain of glucoses linked together.
- D.
  
  A hormone for blood glucose regulation.
2.

Which of the following is not a rich source of viscous (soluble) fibers?
- A.
  
  Fruits
- B.
  
  Oatmeal
- C.
  
  Whole wheat bread
- D.
  
  Legumes
3.

Which of the following is true about carbohydrate digestion?
- A.
  
  Carbohydrate digestion is assisted by cooking, which softens tough skins.
- B.
  
  Carbohydrate digestion begins in the stomach.
- C.
  
  Chewing food does not assist in carbohydrate digestion.
- D.
  
  Saliva production does not influence starch digestion.
4.

A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of
- A.
  
  Two monosaccharides.
- B.
  
  Two polysaccharides.
- C.
  
  One monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.
- D.
  
  Two oligosaccharides.
5.

Which of the following has the most starch?
- A.
  
  1 medium orange
- B.
  
  1 cup of kidney beans
- C.
  
  8 fluid ounces of milk
- D.
  
  4 ounces of meat
6.

Lactose intolerance is caused by
- A.
  
  A milk allergy.
- B.
  
  Lactase deficiency.
- C.
  
  Milk bacteria.
- D.
  
  Intestinal bacteria.
7.

The main function of glucose is to
- A.
  
  Serve as raw material to build tissue.
- B.
  
  Work with enzymes to carry out chemical reactions.
- C.
  
  Repair tissue.
- D.
  
  Supply energy.
8.

Which of the following is not characteristic of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
- A.
  
  Arises most commonly in adulthood
- B.
  
  Associated with a tendency to develop ketosis
- C.
  
  Sometimes caused by viral infection
- D.
  
  Has a genetic link
9.

When eating a high-fiber diet one should
- A.
  
  Restrict fluid intake.
- B.
  
  Not be concerned about consuming large amounts.
- C.
  
  Avoid foods that are not whole grain.
- D.
  
  Increase fluid intake.
10.

Of the following, which is a major source of sucrose?
- A.
  
  Alcohol
- B.
  
  Fruits
- C.
  
  Grains
- D.
  
  Sugar cane
11.

Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except
- A.
  
  Small servings of milk products.
- B.
  
  Some cheeses.
- C.
  
  Yogurt containing active cultures.
- D.
  
  Milk shakes made with skim milk.
12.

Which of the following foods would have the most fiber?
- A.
  
  Kidney beans
- B.
  
  English muffins made with enriched flour
- C.
  
  Orange juice
- D.
  
  Corn flakes
13.

The major storage sites for glycogen are:
- A.
  
  Muscles and liver.
- B.
  
  Kidney and muscles.
- C.
  
  Liver and kidney.
- D.
  
  Liver and pancreas.
14.

The most important dietary approach for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus is to:
- A.
  
  Lose body fat.
- B.
  
  Eat regular meals.
- C.
  
  Maintain a constant ratio of carbohydrate to protein to fat throughout the day.
- D.
  
  Avoid sugar.
15.

Which of the following is true about carbohydrate digestion?
- A.
  
  Carbohydrate digestion is assisted by cooking, which softens tough skins.
- B.
  
  Carbohydrate digestion begins in the stomach.
- C.
  
  Chewing food does not assist in carbohydrate digestion.
- D.
  
  Saliva production does not influence starch digestion.
16.

Starch is comprised of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?
- A.
  
  Fructose
- B.
  
  Glycerol
- C.
  
  Glucose
- D.
  
  Galactose
17.

Sucralose (Splenda→) is ______ times sweeter than sucrose.
- A.
  
  100
- B.
  
  250
- C.
  
  500
- D.
  
  600
18.

The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugar intake to ______ percent of our total calories.
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  20
- D.
  
  25
19.

Which of the following is not characteristic of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
- A.
  
  Arises most commonly in adulthood
- B.
  
  Associated with a tendency to develop ketosis
- C.
  
  Sometimes caused by viral infection
- D.
  
  Has a genetic link
20.

Which of the following is true?
- A.
  
  Glucose and glucose form sucrose.
- B.
  
  Glucose and fructose form lactose.
- C.
  
  Glucose and galactose form lactose.
- D.
  
  Glucose and galactose form maltose.
21.

Which of the following is not true of dietary fibers?
- A.
  
  They are mostly polysaccharides.
- B.
  
  The bonds between sugar units cannot be broken by human digestive enzymes.
- C.
  
  They cannot be absorbed by the small intestine.
- D.
  
  They are absorbed in the large intestine.
22.

For which of the following is glucose most critical as an energy source?
- A.
  
  Muscles
- B.
  
  Brain
- C.
  
  Liver
- D.
  
  Heart
23.

What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?
- A.
  
  Salivary amylase
- B.
  
  Bicarbonate
- C.
  
  Pancreatic proteases
- D.
  
  Pancreatic amylase