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SCI 220 WEEK 2 QUIZ 
1 Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?


 
 


2 The digestion of starch begins in the ________ and finishes in the ______.



3 The main function of carbohydrate in the diet is to:


 
 
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4 Which monosaccharide commonly found in all disaccharides?


 
 


5 Most digestion of carbohydrate occurs in the


 
 


6 Which of the following best describes the effects of lactose intolerance on those who consume dairy products?


 
 


7 Which of the following best describes the effect of a fiber-rich meal on the rise in blood glucose that occurs after a meal?


 
 


8 When comparing naturally occurring sugars and refined sugars in the human diet, refined sugars are potentially detrimental to human health because:

 
 

9 Eating fat can increase the number of calories you consume because

 
 


10 Cholesterol:


 
 


11 Protein containing particles that transport lipids in the blood are called:


 
 


12 Which statement is correct:

 
 



13 Lipid stored in fat cells (adipose tissue) provides many benefits including


 
 


14 Which of the following statements is false about omega-3 fatty acids?


 
 


15 Based on the type of fat found in the following foods, which would be the healthiest choice for lunch from the fruit group?


 
 


16 Which of the following individuals is likely using body protein for energy?


 
 
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17 Essential amino acids are identified as such because


 
 

18 Protein-energy malnutrition is more common in children than in adults because


 
 


19 Which of the following would help a vegan meet their nutrient needs?


 
 


20 In general, plant sources of protein provide _____absorbable forms of iron, zinc, and calcium as compared to animal protein sources.


 
 


21 Of the following, which is the highest quality plant protein source?