25) All carbohydrates are converted to glucose before they can be absorbed into the body.
  • True
  • False
5) The process of enrichment adds back all of the nutrients that are lost during processing.
  • True
  • False
3) Whole-grain products include the endosperm, bran, and germ components of the grain.
  • True
  • False
Glycogen's highly-branched structure allows it to be broken down quickly when the body needs glucose.
  • True
  • False
6) Some foods made with refined grains can contain more of some nutrients and less of others than foods made from whole grains.
  • True
  • False
16) Maltose and lactose are examples of complex carbohydrates.
  • True
  • False
39) The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly and how high blood glucose levels rise after carbohydrates are consumed.
  • True
  • False
32) Legumes, unripe bananas, and cold, cooked potatoes are high in resistant starch.
  • True
  • False
9) Refined sugars look chemically very different from sugars that occur naturally in foods.
  • True
  • False
19) Pectin is a soluble fiber that is found in fruits and vegetables.
  • True
  • False
36) Unrefined carbohydrates cause a greater glycemic response than refined sugars.
  • True
  • False
7) Refined sugars added to food during processing or at the table account for about 16% of the calories consumed in the typical American diet.
  • True
  • False
29) Because dairy products are the main source of calcium in the diet, all individuals with lactose intolerance should take a calcium supplement.
  • True
  • False
33) Fiber can bind certain minerals, preventing their absorption.
  • True
  • False
31) Only the carbohydrates that are completely digested have an impact on overall health.
  • True
  • False
12) Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in plants.
  • True
  • False
48) Oxygen is needed for glycolysis to occur.
  • True
  • False
51) Body proteins that are broken down to make glucose are no longer available to do their job, like to speed up a chemical reaction or to contract a muscle.
  • True
  • False
2) Increased consumption of refined carbohydrates in the past few decades has been implicated in causing obesity.
  • True
  • False
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