NUTR 223 Ch.5
which of the following is true about the carbohydrate intake of americans
Intake of high-fructose corn syrup, adds about 300 calories daily to the diets of Americans Added sugars in the diet is nearly triple the recommendation by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
which polysaccharide is a digestible, branched-chain type of starch composed of glucose units
amylopectin
which of the following are examples of polysaccharides
amylopectin cellulose glycogen amylose
because of its branched polysaccharide structure, __________ is digested more rapidly than _________
amylopectin ; amylose
Name the long, straight-chain type of starch found in plants
amylose
at what age can type 1 diabetes first occur
at any age
excess fat around the abdomen can be especially dangerous when combined with which of the following conditions
elevated blood lipid levels hypertension
Name the major monosaccharide found in the body
glucose
most digestible forms of carbohydrates are broken down to
glucose
The advantage of the branched structure of ________ is that it allows multiple enzymes to attach to its structure and break it apart quickly
glycogen
treating cornstarch with acid and enzymes results in the production of
high-fructose corn syrup
which of the following foods contain essentially no carbohydrates
meats, fish, poultry, eggs, vegetable oil, butter, margarine
where does the enzymatic digestion of carbohydrates begin?
mouth
in addition to traditional symptoms of diabetes (excessive thirst, urination, and hunger), which of the following are often also symptoms of diabetes?
sudden vision changes fruity or winelike breath drowsiness, lethargy sudden weight loss
the problem with an excess amount of ________ in the diet is that it provides empty calories and promotes dental carries
sugar
alternative (or artificial) sweeteners
sweeten foods while providing few or no calories include saccharin, aspartame, and sucralose
Holding a starchy substance in the mouth for a few minutes will break down starch into smaller units making the food taste
sweeter
why can't fiber be absorbed in the small intestine
the human GI tract lacks the enzymes necessary to break down fiber
what are some characteristics of sugar alcohols?
absorbed and metabolized more slowly; contribute fewer calories than sugars
which of the following artificial sweeteners are currently available in the food supply in the United States
acesulfame-K neotame aspartame
amylase is
an enzyme
when a person consumes fiber, inadequate fluid intake can lead to which of the following
blockages in the intestine
(Glycemic Index x Grams of _______________ ) /100 = Glycemic Load
carbohydrate
providing energy is the primary function of
carbohydrate
in the absence of carbohydrate, ___________ does not break down completely
fat
most cases of type 1 diabetes begin with an _____ system disorder, which causes destruction of the _____-producing cells in the _____
immune ; insulin ; pancreas
when a person does not consume enough dietary carbohydrates, the metabolism of fats is
inefficient
Fibers that are not readily dissolved in water and not easily metabolized by intestinal bacteria are called
insoluble fiber
though the Food and Nutrition Board recommends a person consume 45% to 65% of their calories from carbohydrates the actual RDA for carbohydrates is much
less
the treatment for type 2 diabetes is aimed at maintaining normal ranges of blood glucose through
lifestyle modifications medications
what are the two broad classes of sweeteners?
nutritive; non-nutritive
which of the following health conditions are linked to an excessive total calorie intake
obesity diabetes
which complex carbohydrate has 3 to 10 simple sugar units and cannot be broken down by the body's digestive enzymes
oligosaccharides
which of the following influence glycemic index
physical structure macronutrients in a meal
where is the lactase enzyme produced
small intestine
which three of the following contain the highest percentage of calories from carbohydrates
Jam Fruit Table sugar
which fiber form the structural part of the plant cell wall in vegetables and whole grains
Lignins Hemicellulose Cellulose
What is the approximate carbohydrate content of eggs, chicken, better, and margarine
Zero
in metabolic syndrome, which of the following may be elevated
fasting glucose triglycerides blood pressure
it is important to eat adequate carbohydrates so that the body does not use ____ for energy
protein
which body parts derive almost all of their energy from glucose
red blood cells central nervous system
Approximately _____ of the world's population are lactose intolerant
75%
which of the following are food sources of soluble fiber
apples
Which of the following areas of the body can be permanently damaged by poorly controlled diabetes?
eyes kidneys heart
glycemic index is influenced by which of the following
fiber content starch structure food processing
which monosaccharide is commonly found as a component in fruit
fructose
which of the following are monosaccharides
fructose galactose glucose
Which of the following are monosaccharides
fructose glucose galactose
what sugar is generally 55% fructose, used extensively in the food industry, and cheaper to produce than sucrose
high-fructose corn syrup
most carbohydrates are composed of
hydrogen carbon oxygen
which condition is more common and associated with diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
hyperglycemia
which of the following are health conditions associated with a very high fiber intake (>60 grams per day), especially when combined with inadequate fluid intake
intestinal blockages constipation
Milk and other dairy products are major food sources of ____________________ (a disaccharide)
lactose
The term ____________ literally translated means "many sugars"
polysaccharide
Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome increase risk of
cardiovascular disease type 2 diabetes
How much energy does glucose provide per gram
4 kcal
when you do not consume adequate carbohydrates, what other dietary components can be used to supply energy
Protein fat
Patients who experience reactive hypoglycemia may benefit from eating
Protein containing snacks meals with a mixture of macronutrients
________ is an alternative sweetener that was once thought to cause bladder cancer, but now is considered sage when consumed in typical amounts
Saccharin
How much milk can most individuals with decreased lactase production tolerate?
1/2 to 1 cup
what is the criterion for fasting blood glucose above which an individual is diagnosed as diabetic
126 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood
foods tat contain a moderate amount of carbohydrate include peas, dried beans, and dairy. in these foods the carbohydrate content in diluted with
protein and fat
which of the following are possible fates of carbohydrate once it has been absorbed
released directly into the bloodstream for use by organs producing fat producing glycogen
what percentage of Americans shows signs of Lactose Maldigestion?
25%
which best describes the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates
45% - 65% of total calories
how many grams of carbohydrates is needed daily to prevent ketosis
50 to 100 g/day
The two forms of starch digestible by humans are called amylose and ________
Amylopectin
which of the following are easy ways to increase your dietary fiber intakes to meet the AIs
Choose whole grains Choose vegetables Choose fiber-rich fruits
Match the definition with the most appropriate term
Fasting hypoglycemia --- A condition of low blood glucose after fasting for 8 hours or more and typically is caused by an underlying medical condition such as cancer, liver disease, or renal disease. Reactive Hypoglycemia --- Is caused by an exaggerated insulin response after eating and develops 2 to 5 hours following a meal
_______ differs from starches since the chemical links that join the individual sugar units cannot be digested by human enzymes in the GI tract
Fiber
which of the following are traditional symptoms of diabetes
Frequent urination Blurred vision Extreme thirst
Sucrose is made up of two monosaccharides: glucose and ___________
Fructose
which of the following foods consist predominately of carbohydrates
Fruit table sugar baked potatoes
what is the difference between functional fiber and total fiber
Functional fiber must show beneficial effects in humans whereas total fiber is the combination of dietary fiber and functional fiber in the food
which of the following are examples of simple sugars
Galactose Glucose Fructose
________________ may result from excessive straining during defecation sometimes due to being constipated
Hemorrhoids
which of the following conditions may be present in a person with metabolic syndrome
High blood triglycerides High fasting glucose large waist circumference Low HDL cholesterol Hypertension
what is the technical term for high blood sugar
Hyperglycemia
Type 2 diabetes can ofter be effectively managed through
Moderate weight loss physical activity diet
a high-fiber diet may improve blood cholesterol measurements because
Reduced insulin secretion results in lower cholesterol synthesis in the liver Fatty acids produced during fermentation of soluble fiber in the large intestine reduce cholesterol synthesis in the liver Soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the GI tract, causing it to be excreted
Place in order the following four steps in the digestion and absorption process of carbohydrates
Salivary amylase is inactivated by strong acids in the stomach Enzymes breakdown starch into maltose in the small intestine Soluble fiber ferments to acids and bacteria in the large intestine Nonfermentable fiber escapes digestion and is excreted in feces
How do fibrous foods result in a sense of fullness and contribute to satiety
They absorb water and expand in the GI tract
which of the following are true of polysaccharides
They are sometimes called starches They are found chiefly in grains, vegetables, and fruits They are sometimes called complex carbohydrates They are made of single-sugar units that are bonded together to form a chain
Rank the sandwiches from the highest amount of fiber(1) to the lowest amount of fiber(3)
Turkey/Swiss on Rye - served with tomato, cucumbers, lettuce, and mustard Peanut butter & Jelly - white bread with strawberry jelly and smooth peanut butter Ham & Swiss on Sourdough - extra lean ham served with mayonnaise
______ diabetes is strongly associated with genetics, physical inactivity, poor diet, and obesity
Type 2
patients with hypoglycemia may need to regulate
carbohydrates
Sucralose is made by adding ________ to sucrose
chlorine
which of the following actions help in the digestion of carbohydrates
cooking chewing
which of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia?
irritability; shakiness; sweating; headache
which of the following foods contains the greatest percentage of simple carbohydrates
jelly
which of the following foods are useful for managing blood glucose levels
kidney beans apples oatmeal
which of the following are major storage sites for glycogen
liver and muscle
Hypoglycemia is a ________ blood glucose level
low
____________ is a disaccharide important in the formation of alcoholic beverages
maltose
____________, or malt sugar, has two glucose molecules bonded together
maltose
what are some natural food sources of sucrose
maple syrup carrots
which of the following processed foods or beverage are high in added sugars
soda cakes ice cream
in what form is glucose stored in plants
starch
all sweeteners are compared to the sweetness found in
sucrose
the carbohydrate that is considered the benchmark against which all other sweeteners are measured is __________
sucrose
Diet, exercise, oral medications, and insulin are typical treatments for
type 2 diabetes
which of the following patients may or may bot require the use of insulin
type 2 diabetic patients
Grains containing the entire seed of the plant, including the bran, germ, and endosperm (starchy interior) are called
whole grains
which of the following is a sugar alcohol
xylitol