Question 1. A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of:

• two monosaccharides.
• two polysaccharides.
• one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.
• two oligosaccharides.

Question 2. Major fructose sources include:

• milk and cheese.
• nuts and honey.
• fruits and vegetables.
• breads and cereals.

Question 3. ________ is a highly branched arrangement of glucose molecules found in liver and skeletal muscle cells.

• Fructose
• Starch
• Glycogen
• Raffinose

Question 4. Which of the following enzymes is found in the mouth?

• Lactase
• Maltase
• Pancreatic amylase
• Salivary amylase

Question 5.  Glucose is the preferred source of energy for which of the following?

• Brain cells
• Red blood cells
• The central nervous system
• All of these

Question 6. Which of the following is associated with diets high in added sugars?

• Hyperactivity
• Tooth decay
• Diabetes
• All of these

Question 7. Over 16 million Americans have diabetes. Which of the following is the most prevalent form of diabetes?

• Type I
• Type II
• Gestational
• Pediatric

Question 8.  Lactose intolerance is due to a(n):

• deficiency of lactose.
• deficiency of lactase.
• deficiency of the GI flora (healthy bacteria).
• allergy to casein (milk protein).

Question 9.  Sean is planning to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies for his girlfriend. Which of the following artificial sweeteners would be the best substitute for the sugar in the recipe?

• Aspartame
• Saccharin
• Sucralose
• Olestra

Question 10. Up to ________ of the world's population suffers from lactose intolerance.

• 20%
• 30%
• 50%
• 70%