Q: A food label states that a product contains 300 kcal per serving. According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), what is the maximum number of kilocalories from carbohydrates that should be consumed per day if a person eats 2,000 kcal per day?

$$2,000 \times 0.65 = 1,300\ \mathrm{kcal}$$

Q: A person consumes 2,500 kcal per day. According to recommendations, what is the maximum amount of kilocalories from added sugars they should consume daily?

$$2,500 \times 0.10 = 250\ \mathrm{kcal}$$

Q: A person consumes 2,000 kcal per day. According to fiber recommendations, how many grams of fiber should they aim to consume daily?

$$2,000 \div 1,000 \times 14 = 28\ \mathrm{g}$$

Question 1

Which hormone is primarily responsible for lowering blood glucose levels by stimulating cellular uptake and storage of glucose as glycogen?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

Question 2

A patient has not eaten for 12 hours. Which hormone is most active in maintaining their blood glucose levels, and through which process does it primarily act?

Accepted Answer

Glucagon; Glycogenolysis

Question 3

Which of the following best describes gluconeogenesis?

Accepted Answer

The synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as proteins

Question 4

According to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI), what is the minimum recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for adults?

Accepted Answer

$$130\ \mathrm{g/day}$$

Question 5

A food label states that a product contains 300 kcal per serving. According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), what is the maximum number of kilocalories from carbohydrates that should be consumed per day if a person eats 2,000 kcal per day?

Accepted Answer

$$2,000 	imes 0.65 = 1,300\ \mathrm{kcal}$$

Question 6

Which of the following foods is most likely to contain added sugars rather than natural sugars?

Accepted Answer

Soda

Question 7

Which of the following statements about added sugars is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Added sugars are the main cause of hyperactivity in children

Question 8

A person consumes 2,500 kcal per day. According to recommendations, what is the maximum amount of kilocalories from added sugars they should consume daily?

Accepted Answer

$$2,500 	imes 0.10 = 250\ \mathrm{kcal}$$

Question 9

Which of the following is a benefit of consuming xylitol as a sugar substitute?

Accepted Answer

It reduces carcinogenic bacteria on teeth

Question 10

Which sugar substitute is 300-500 times sweeter than sucrose and was found to cause bladder cancer in rats?

Accepted Answer

Saccharin

Question 11

A patient with type 1 diabetes is experiencing high blood glucose levels. Which of the following best explains the underlying cause?

Accepted Answer

The pancreas does not produce insulin due to autoimmune destruction of beta cells

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for managing type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Relying solely on sugar substitutes without other lifestyle changes

Question 13

Which process is described by the equation below?

$$	ext{Glucose} ightarrow 	ext{Glycogen}$$

Accepted Answer

Glycogenesis

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the role of adrenaline in carbohydrate metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Stimulates glycogenolysis and prevents ketosis

Question 15

A person consumes 2,000 kcal per day. According to fiber recommendations, how many grams of fiber should they aim to consume daily?

Accepted Answer

$$2,000 \div 1,000 	imes 14 = 28\ \mathrm{g}$$

Question 16

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with excessive consumption of added sugars?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Question 17

Which of the following statements about natural and added sugars is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Foods with natural sugars are generally more nutrient-dense than those with added sugars

Question 18

Which of the following is a nutrient-dense source of carbohydrates and fiber?

Accepted Answer

Whole grains

Question 19

Which process is described by the equation below?

$$	ext{Glucose} ightarrow 	ext{Fatty acids (in adipose tissue)}$$

Accepted Answer

Lipogenesis

Question 20

Which of the following is the primary source of added sugars in the American diet?

Accepted Answer

Beverages

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