Chapter 4 Carbs
Carbohydrates are absorbed as monosaccharides
true
Fiber tends to regulate the rate foods pass through the gastrointestinal tract.
true
Fructose is the principal carbohydrate in honey
true
Natural sugars in foods can be just as cariogenic as added sugars.
true
Which carbohydrate is the least cariogenic?
lactose
Which animal-derived food contains the most significant level of carbohydrates?
milk
Ideal foods to recommend to patients to increase their fiber intake include all, except one. Which is the exception?
oatmeal cookies
The principal role of absorbed sugar is to
provide energy for body functions
Which would be a good source of soluble fiber to recommend to a patient?
1.5 cups mini wheat cereal
Fructose, also known as levulose and found naturally in honey is less cariogenic than sucrose and lactose.
False
Carbohydrates alone do not cause obesity.
False, excessive caloric intake leads to obesity, whether from carbohydrates, proteins, fats or alcohol
Eliminating sucrose from the diet prevents development of dental caries
False, many other factors, including consumption of other fermentable carbohydrates, contribute to development of caries
Glucose is the same as table sugar
False, sucrose is table sugar
Raw sugar is nutritionally superior to white sugar.
False, the FDA has labeled raw sugar as unfit for direct use as a food or a food ingredient because of the impurities it contains.
The desire for sweetness in the diet is an acquired taste.
False, the desire for sweetness is not considered an acquired taste because newborn infants exhibit a preference for it.
Which is least likely to be found free in nature?
Maltose
A carbohydrate can be referred to as a hydrated carbon.
True
Eating sugar in moderation implies proper nutrient balance.
True
Lactitol is twice as sweet as sucrose.
True
Photosynthesis results in the formation of a carbohydrate and the release of oxygen.
True
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates that contain more than 10 monosaccharides.
True
Sucrose, lactose, and fructose can be metabolized by bacterial plaque.
True
The most significant dietary influence on the development of dental caries is
carbohydrates
all caloric sugars can be metabolized by plaque biofilm
false, oral bacteria are unable to metabolize xylitol, which is a calorie-containing sugar alcohol
Which monosaccharide is the most sweet?
fructose
Which provides the most fructose?
fruits