Homework 4

Carbohydrates contribute ________ kcal of energy per gram.

4

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) suggests that carbohydrates can make up as much as ________ of total daily Calories to decrease a person's risk of chronic disease.

65%

Which of the following statements regarding fiber is TRUE? The pancreas produces enzymes to digest carbohydrates, and fiber is a carbohydrate Bile from the gallbladder can assist in the absorption of fiber The mucous in the stomach can break down fiber Dietary fiber cannot be digested in the human digestive tract.

Dietary fiber cannot be digested in the human digestive tract.

Legumes do not contain fiber-rich carbohydrates.

False

People with diabetes cannot develop hypoglycemia.

False

Diabetics who drink alcoholic beverages can experience a dangerous drop in blood glucose.

True

Eating excess amounts of sugar can increase a person's risk for heart disease.

True

Lactose intolerance is more common among African Americans than among Caucasian Americans.

True

The acute condition of diverticulitis often requires a low fiber diet until the lining of the colon heals.

True

Whole grains are carbohydrates that include the kernels' bran, endosperm, and germ but not the husk

True

One class of enzymes that breaks down carbohydrates is: amylase. pepsidase. lipase. carbohydrase.

amylase.

Sarah's doctor wants to screen her for reactive hypoglycemia. If her doctor's suspicions are correct and Sarah does have reactive hypoglycemia, what would you expect her blood glucose concentration to be at approximately TWO HOURS after she had begun her glucose tolerance test?

depressed as compared to a healthy individual

Trevor's doctor wants to screen him for type 1 diabetes by administering a glucose tolerance test. If his doctor's suspicions are correct and Trevor does have type 1 diabetes, what would you expect his blood glucose concentration to be at approximately TWO HOURS after the test?

elevated as compared to a healthy individual

The absorption of which monosaccharide does NOT require energy? glucose maltose fructose galactose

fructose

Which of the following carbohydrates is the end product of photosynthesis?

glucose

In the absence of carbohydrate, ________ are produced from the incomplete breakdown of body fat.

ketones

The primary function of liver glycogen is to: fuel the muscles. maintain blood glucose. provide energy for digestion. store fat.

maintain blood glucose.

The type of carbohydrates that consist of only a single molecule are called: The type of carbohydrates that consist of only a single molecule are called: Calories. amino acids. monosaccharides. fatty acids.

monosaccharides.

Which of the following foods naturally contain(s) insoluble fibers that increase the bulk of digestive material and draw water into the large intestine, keeping the stools soft and moist? dairy products, including yogurt and cheese whole grains, cereals, and fruit chicken fish

whole grains, cereals, and fruit