Carbs

Glucose is absorbed by

active transport

One difference between dietary fiber and amylose is that

amylose has alpha-glycosidic bonds while dietary fiber has beta-glycosidic bonds

The RDA for carbs is based on the amount of glucose needed by the

brain and CNS

Foods with a high glycemic index

cause a rapid and large surge in blood glucose levels

The enzymes that digest disaccharides are synthesized by

cells lining the small intestine

This carbohydrate adds bulk to food, but is neither digested nor fermented

cellulose

Plants store glucose in the form of __, whereas animals store glucose in the form of ___.

starch; glycogen

Amylose and amylopectin are

starches

Calculate the minimum amount of carbohydrates (in grams) a person should consume based on a total caloric intake of 1800 kcal/day. You will need to know the AMDR for carbohydrate (% of total calories) and the energy content (kcal per gram)

200 grams

An individual who has the metabolic disorder PKU should not consume what sweetener?

Aspartame

Which of the following is a disaccharide found in milk products?

Lactose

Which food provides a good source of dietary fiber?

dried beans

which monosaccharide is present in all three of the disaccharides (maltose, sucrose and lactose)?

glucose

Which of the following is NOT a typical gastrointestinal response to ingestion of dietary fiber?

increased glucose absorption

the hormone released from the pancreas that helps to reduce blood glucose levels is called

insulin

Which is most likely to be true about a food with a low glycemic index?

it contains soluble fiber