Chapter 4 Nutrition 101

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Fermentation of undigested carbohydrates in the large intestine leads to the production of

acids gases

which of the following are common food sources of amylose?

breads beans vegetables

For weight management, use honey rather than table sugar (sucrose) to sweeten foods

false

glycemic index is influenced by which of the following

fiber content food processing starch structure

Contributed to fewer dental caries in north american children over the last 20 years

fluoride toothpaste fluoridated water

sucrose is composed of

glucose and frutose

surcrose is made up of which two monosaccharides

glucose frutose

what are the two common forms of carbohydrate used by the cell as fuel

glycogen and glucose

statements about fiber are true

is a complex carbohydrate a substance found in plants adds bulk to feces

acesulfame-k is a useful alternative sweetener because

it's heat-stable and can be used in baking it doesn't cause dental caries

which of the following areas of the body can be permanently damaged by uncontrolled diabetes?

kidneys heart nerves eyes

which of the following are major storage sites for gylcogen

liver and muscle

benefits of including some insoluble fiber in the diet

reduces constipation reduces transit time of feces

digestion of carbohydrates by human enzymes takes place in which sections of the gastrointestinal tract

small intestine mouth

which of these sweeteners provide significant calories when consumed in amounts typically used in food products?

sugar alcohols sugars

Holding a starchy substance in the mouth for a few minutes will break down starch into smaller units making the food taste

sweeter

true of polysaccharides

they're made of single sugar units that are bonded together to form a chain they're sometimes called complex carbohydrates they're found in grains, vegetables, and fruits they're sometimes called starches

A serving from the dairy group of MyPlate provides __________ grams of carbohydrates.

12

A serving from the MyPlate fruit group provides _____ grams of carbohydrates.

18

A medium banana provides approximately what percentage of the RDA for carbohydrate?

25%

Patients who experience reactive hypoglycemia may benefit from eating

meals with a mixture of macro nutrients meals on a regular schedule


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