Chapter 4 Carbs

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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


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