Chapter 5 Connect Practice Qs

Fiber is mostly made up of ___ and is connected by bonds that humans cannot digest

monosaccharides (fibers differ from starches because they cannot be digested by human enzymes)

Which foods are rich sources of soluble fiber? (all that apply)

-beans -oat bran -carrots

What are the probable causes of hyperactivity?

-genetic factors -environmental factors

Diets high in fiber can lower the risk for developing which of the following? (all that apply)

-heart disease -diabetes -obesity

What are the important nutrients that milk and milk products provide? (all that apply)

-vitamins -calcium

Glucose is stored in the form of glycogen in the ____ and ____ .

1. muscles 2. liver

What percent of calories in the diet should come from carbohydrates?

45-65%

Which of the following groups of polysaccharides are forms of starch?

Amylose and amylopectin

Match the hormone with its effect on blood glucose.

Insulin decreases blood glucose glucagon increases blood glucose

List the order the body's preference for using nutrients for energy.

1. Carbohydrate 2. Protein

Most dietary ___ are complex carbohydrates comprised of monosaccharides connected by bonds that human enzymes cannot digest.

fibers

Syptoms that include irritability, restlessness, shaking, sweating, and confusion are often observed during periods of low blood sugar called ____.

hypoglycemia

Fibers that are not readily dissolved in water and not easily metabolized by intestinal bacteria are called:

insoluble fiber

Low-carbohydrate diets lead to a condition which can disturb the body's normal acid-base balance and is called ___ .

ketosis

Rank the order of blood glucose regulation beginning with eating a meal.

1. Eating a meal 2. Elevated blood glucose 3. Insulin released from the pancreas 4. Blood glucose level returns to normal

True or False: Dietary fiber includes indigestible plant and animal materials

False

Both sugars and sugar alcohols provide

sweetness

What are the other names for sugar tat may be listed on food products?

-maltodextrin -raw sugar -lactose

Glucose is the primary fuel for most of the body's cells, however, some cells can only use glucose. These include ____ .

-red blood cells -central nervous system

Women are more likely to experience gestational diabetes during their pregnancy if: (all that apply)

-they have elevated blood pressure -are chronically overweight -they have a family history of type 2 diabetes

Both starch and glycogen contain hundreds of glucose molecules bound together and are thus types of ____ .

polysaccharides

The common name for the chemical in Stevia leaves that makes Stevia sweet is called __ .

rebiana