Nutrition Midterm#2
Which of the following are major storage sites for glycogen
1. Muscle 2. liver
Name the major monosaccharide found in the body
Glucose
Differentiate between the following types of digestible starch
Amylopectin: highly branched chain of glucose units Amylose: straight chain of glucose units
Which macronutrient provides 9 kilocalories per gram?
Fats
The increased bulk of high fiber meal promotes a feeling of fullness without yielding many calories.
True
What are some natural sources of sucrose?
1. Sugar beets 2. Maple Sugar
the combination of a very high fiber intake and low fluids an lead to
1. constipation 2. intestinal blockages
Which of the following statements about fiber are . true?
1. is a complex carbohydrate 2. a substance found in plants 3. add bulk to feces
Which description best describes a starch.
a carbohydrate made of multiple units of glucose attached together in a form the body can digest