Human Nutrition Chapter 4 quiz review
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If a diet does not provide adequate carbohydrates to meet immediate energy needs, the body compensates by altering its metabolism of other nutrients. Insufficient dietary carbohydrates can lead to elevated levels of ketone bodies. Ketone bodies are the byproducts of partial breakdown of
aspartame.
Individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid
45% to 65%
The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that Americans consume ______ of their total calories from carbohydrates.
blood glucose
The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises
insulin
The hormone _______ is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated above a normal range.
muscles and liver
The major storage sites for glycogen are the
fructose, glucose, and galactose.
The monosaccharides important in nutrition are
carbohydrate
The red blood cells and brain are two body tissues that derive most of their energy from
maltose
disaccharide
large intestine
houses bacteria that ferment soluble fiber
galactose
monosaccharide
dextrose
Glucose is also known as
extreme thirst and excessive urination.
The symptoms of diabetes may occur suddenly and may include
fiber
cellulose
liver
converts most fructose and galactose to glucose
amylose
starch
dietary fiber
Adequate intakes of ______ may play a role in the prevention of colon cancer
white flour, de-germed cornmeal, white bread, and white rice.
Examples of refined grain products include
oral bacteria produce acids that dissolve tooth enamel when they metabolize sugars.
Excessive sugar intake is related to development of dental caries because
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For a person to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, he or she must have at least three of five specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Click to select the cases below that meet the criteria for diagnosis of metabolic syndrome.
203 to 293 grams of carbohydrate per day
Larry is a 39-year-old male who is overweight. He is working with a registered dietitian nutritionist, and she has recommended an 1,800-kcal diet for gradual weight loss. Larry wants to ensure he is obtaining enough carbohydrate to meet his energy needs. If Larry follows an 1,800-kcal diet and wants to achieve the recommended 45% to 65% of his total calories from carbohydrate, how many grams of carbohydrate per day should he be eating?
ketones
When too little dietary carbohydrate is available to meet energy needs, ______ arise as byproducts of partial fat metabolism.
Broccoli
Which of the following foods is the best source of insoluble (nonfermentable) fiber?
Milk shakes made with skim milk
Which of the following will most likely cause symptoms in a person with lactose intolerance?
stomch
acid inactivates carbohydrate-digesting enzymes
small intestine
produces maltase, lactase, and sucrase
pancreas
produces pancreatic amylase, insulin, and glucagon
Mouth
produces salivary amylase
pancreas mouth small intestine
select the parts of the digestive system that produce enzymes to digest carbohydrates.