Chapter 5 Quiz

Select all of the dietary practices that can help Myeshia achieve her calcium needs without aggravating her lactose intolerance symptoms

-drink calcium-fortified soy or almond milk that contains no lactose. -take pills that contain lactase before eating or drinking dairy foods. -drink acidophilus or lactase-treated milk such as lactaid. -eat hard cheeses and yogurt

IndigestibleCarbohydrates

-enhance glucose control -promote bowel health -reduce cholesterol absorption -reduce risk of obesity

lactose intolerance

-gas and bloating -can cause diarrhea -is a digestive disorder

glucose intolerance

-may have a hormonal component -can result in elevated levels in the blood

DigestibleCarbohydrates

-prevent ketosis -provide energy -spare protein

The liver is important in carbohydrate digestion as it processes the monosaccharides galactose and fructose into glucose. What happens to glucose once it is done being processed in the liver?

-the liver can release the glucose directly into the bloodstream for transport to organs - if blood glucose levels are adequate, some can be stored as glycogen - if glucose is present in excess, some can be turned into fat

metabolic syndrome

-waist > 35in in woman and > 40in in men -triglycerides > 150mg/dL -HDL < 140mg/dL in men and < 50mg/dL in women -BP > 130/85 -fasting blood sugar > 100mg/dL

glucose+galactose=

lactose

very little carbohydrate from a bowl of rice remains by the time food reaches this part of the digestive tract

rectum and anus

if you place a cracker on your, enzymes released from this gland begin starch digestion.

Salivary gland

Contrary to popular belief, the alternative sweeteners approved for sale in the U.S. are safe for human consumption. Of the following alternative sweeteners, which one is banned for sale in the U.S. because of controversial research that indicated the substance caused cancer in mice?

cyclamate

the soluble fiber from an apple is broken down or fermented in this digestive organ

large intestine

After sugars from a breakfast of cereal and milk are absorbed into the bloodstream, they are transported to this organ:

liver

glucose+glucose=

maltose

as your tortilla enters into your small intestine, this organ secretes enzymes to break it starch down into disaccharides.

pancreas

the absorption of most of the nutrients and carbohydrates from a snack of granola and yogurt occurs in this organ.

small intestine

Match each type of polysaccharide to its polysaccharide classification. Starch- Fiber-

starch- amylose, amylopectin fiber- cellulose, pectin

if you eat a bowl of spaghetti, when it reaches this organ, the acidic environment stops the activity of salivary amylase.

stomach

glucose+fructose=

sucrose