Nutrition Questions
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Which of the following is classified as a digestible form of polysaccharide?A. CelluloseB. RaffinoseC. LigninD. Pectin
Adequate carbohydrate intake is important for maintaining health and decreasing what?
What are most of the digestible carbohydrates broken down to?
An inability to regulate glucose metabolism can result in ________.
_________ and _________: Insoluble fiber escapes digestion and is excreted in feces
Which term is used to describe an elevated blood sugar level?A. GlucosuriaB. Hypoglycemia C. HyperlipidemiaD. Hyperglycemia
Individuals with lactose intolerance have difficulty digesting milk products because they lack the enzyme needed to break apart the beta bond linkagesA. TrueB. False
Which population group is at lowest of diabetes?A. College athletesB. Individuals with obesity C. Individuals of Hispanic/Latino heritageD. Adults over 45 yrs of age
The Adequate Intake for dietary fiber is set at 14 g/1000 kcal.A. TrueB. False
Which of the following is not a classical symptom of type 1 diabetes?A. PolyuriaB. PolydipsiaC. HungerD. Rapid weight gain
Carbohydrates are involved in all of the following functions except ____________.A. Providing energyB. preventing ketosisC. Promoting bowel healthD. Promoting cell differentiation
________: the most abundant monosaccharide.> Most is linked together with additional sugars to form disaccharides or polysaccharides
High intakes of energy and sugar (especially fructose) have been associated with conditions that increase the risk of ____________.
Which of the following is a monosaccharide?A. lactoseB. raffinoseC. Fructose D. Maltose
__________ _________: Enzymes in the wall of the small intestine break down the disaccharides into monosaccharides
_________: % Daily Value for protein is generally not included due to expensive testing required to determine protein quality
________: some starch is broken down to polysaccharide and disaccharide units by salivary amylase
_______: The third major monosaccharide for nutritional importance. A comparison of the structure of this sugar with that of glucose shows that they are almost identical.
________ _________: Some soluble fiber is metabolized into acids and gases by bacteria in this organ
_________: The absorbed monosaccharides are transported to this organ by the portal vein