Chapter 5

glucagon

increases blood glucose

When you do not consume adequate carbohydrates, what other dietary components can be used to supply energy?

protein

A high fiber diet may improve blood cholesterol measurements because

Reduced insulin decoration results in lower cholesterol synthesis in the liver Soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the GI tract, causing it to be excreted Fatty acids produced durning fermentation of soluble fiber in the large intestine reduce cholesterol synthesis in the liver.

Maltose

a disaccharide important in the formation of alcoholic beverages

To improve blood glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Moderate weight loss(about 10% of body weight) is usually helpful

The two forms of starch digestible by humans are called

Amylose and Amylopectin

Which of the following foods are useful for managing blood glucose levels?

Kidney beans Apples Oatmeal

insulin

decreases blood glucose

Milk is a natural form of

lactose

Soluble fibers help to regulate blood glucose by

slowing absorption of glucose from the small intestine