HN 196 CH4
Which of the following is an example of a soluble fiber?
pectins
Which of the following is a controllable risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
sedentary lifestyle
Which of the following nutrients is a carbohydrate? high fructose corn syrup starch fructose All of these are correct.
all
The glycemic index shows how foods affect our ______.
blood glucose levels
If you are physically active, it is especially important to replenish the fuel you burn by eating enough _______.
carbohydrates
A high-fiber diet might help decrease blood cholesterol levels by
causing more cholesterol-containing bile to be excreted in feces.
Which of the following substances in a ripe peach is NOT absorbed by the body?
dietary fiber
Foods only contain one type of carbohydrate.
false
In obese people, lipid deposits in muscle, liver, and pancreatic beta cells increases their sensitivity to insulin.
false
Risk factors for Type 1 Diabetes include ______.
genetic factors
Which of the following carbohydrates is an end product of photosynthesis?
glucose
Storage form of glucose in animals
glycogen
Which foods would be most helpful in preventing diverticulosis?
insoluble fiber whole grains, veggies
How does the body respond to high blood glucose levels?
insulin secretion
Fiber is excreted from the ________.
large intestine
Which of the following foods would be a good source of naturally occurring sugar? Nutri-Grain cereal bar white bread milk soda pop
milk
Digestion breaks down most carbohydrates into ___________.
monosaccahrides
The Dietary Guidelines recommended limiting added sugar in a diet. Which of the following foods would be considered a significant source of added sugar? orange juice potato Nutri-Grain cereal bar white bread
nutri-grain cereal bar
Which of the following is likely to be the MOST significant source of fiber in a cereal bar?
oats
Symptoms including thirst, frequent urination, tingling in the hands/feet, and slow healing of wounds may indicate ______.
type 2 diabetes