Nutrition Questions
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fats in food carry fat-soluble vitamins _, _, _, and _ to the small intestine
______ lipid that is liquid at room temperature
Essential fatty acids, along with phospholipids and cholesterol, are important for what of cell membranes?
Most North Americans get too much _______ and too little monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
A monoglyceride results when _____ _______ ______ are lost
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for total fat is ___ to ___ % of calories for most age groups
Which sweetener is classified as a non-nutritive sweetener?A. SorbitolB. HoneyC. AspartameD. Mannitol
Chylomicrons are the principal transport vehicle for ___________.A. GlucoseB. TriglyceridesC. CholesterolD. Free Fatty Acids
High fiber diets can impair the absorption of trace minerals.A. TrueB. False
Which of the following is associated with low fiber diets?A. DiverticulosisB. Dental cariesC. DiarrheaD. Lactose intolerance
_________ similar to triglycerides, except a fatty acid has been replaced by a phosphorus
Hydrogenation adds ______ to the carbon chain of unsaturated fats
Triglycerides are the main fuel source for all body cells, except for what?
Carbohydrate counting is an effective way for individuals with diabetes to monitor their daily carbohydrate intakeA. TrueB. False
Fats are transported in the blood as lipoproteins called _________
The glycemic index is a ratio of the blood glucose response of given food compared with a standardA. TrueB. False
___________ are the most common type of lipid in foods and in the body
Which of the following is classified as a digestible form of polysaccharide?A. CelluloseB. RaffinoseC. LigninD. Pectin
An inability to regulate glucose metabolism can result in ________.
Triglycerides are the body's main________ form of energy