chapter 4 pearson
Which of the following statements regarding absorption of monosaccharides is TRUE?
Not all monosaccharides are absorbed by active transport.
The Dietary Guidelines recommended limiting added sugar in a diet. Which of the following foods would be considered a significant source of added sugar?
Nutri-Grain cereal bar
The body absorbs which form of digested carbohydrates?
monosaccharides
How many added grams of sugar do Americans consume daily over the maximum recommendation?
110 grams
Which dietary change is recommended for people living with diabetes?
Eat regular, consistent meals throughout the day
Which of the following is a component of metabolic syndrome?
Elevated blood pressure
What is the role of the hormone glucagon in regulating blood glucose?
Glucagon stimulates glycogenolysis to increase blood glucose.
How does the body respond to high blood glucose levels?
Insulin secretion
Which of the following is a controllable risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
Sedentary lifestyle
Fiber is NOT digested by the human digestive tract.
TRUE
What occurs when blood glucose levels rise following the ingestion of a glucose-rich meal?
The beta cells of the pancreas release insulin.
Which of the following statements BEST explains carbohydrate digestion?
There is an enzyme in our saliva that begins the digestion of carbohydrates. Carbohydrate digestion breaks larger carbohydrates into smaller units. Some chemical reactions occur in the stomach.
Carbohydrates must be consumed every 3 to 4 hours to prevent depletion of the glucose in our blood.
false
Foods only contain one type of carbohydrate.
false
It takes more than 8 hours for ingested carbohydrate to be digested, absorbed, and circulated in the cells.
false
What types of foods did Pilar Guzman recommend to pair with naturally occurring sugars like fruit to stave off cravings?
fats and proteins
One of the monosaccharides is _____.
fructose
If there is no immediate demand for glucose, it is stored as _______.
glycogen
What type of seeds did Pilar Guzman recommend as a crunchy sweet sugar substitute that is high in protein containing essential amino acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids?
hemp seeds
Type 2 diabetes is caused by __________.
insulin resistance
After polysaccharides are broken down into monosaccharides and disaccharides and are digested, they are converted into glucose in the _____.
liver
An advantage of eating a high-fiber diet is that __________.
meals high in fiber help to normalize blood sugar levels
Which of the following is likely to be the MOST significant source of fiber in a cereal bar?
rolled oats, cracked oats, steal cut oats
The Adequate Intake (AI) of fiber for women is _____ grams per day.
25
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates is ______ of total energy intake.
45-65%
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body can no longer regulate _______.
GLUCOSE
Which of the following statements regarding glucose absorption is TRUE?
Glucose is absorbed mostly through the lining of the small intestine.
Which of the following statements is CORRECT in regard to the role of insulin in blood glucose regulation?
Insulin stimulates the storage of glucose as glycogen in the liver and muscles. Glucose requires insulin to cross cell membranes. Insulin is released when blood glucose levels rise. All of these statements are correct.
Which of the following statements is true regarding absorption of monosaccharides
Some monosaccharides are absorbed via a form of passive transport, namely facilitated diffusion
Which of the following foods would be a good source of naturally occurring sugar?
milk
Which of the following nutrients is a carbohydrate?
starch fructose high fructose corn syrup All of these are correct.
