Chapter 4 Nutrition 101
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