what is the fate of disaccharides not digested in the small intestine correct answers They pass
into the colon and are fermented by bacteria.
A reasonable and recommended goal for daily dietary fiber intake is how many grams? correct
answers 25 to 38
Viscous (soluble) fibers correct answers Can lower blood cholesterol
_______________ are products from partial fat metabolism as a result of too little dietary
carbohydrate. correct answers Ketones
Which section of MyPlate is the least significant source of carbohydrate? correct answers Protein
A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of correct answers Two monosaccharides.
When insulin is released, it causes correct answers muscle and fat cells to increase glucose
uptake
Glucose is absorbed via ______ absorption. correct answers Active
The term "simple carbohydrates" refers to correct answers Monosaccharides and disaccharides.
Which of the following is not a monosaccharide? correct answers lactose
Which of the following has the most starch? correct answers 1 cup of kidney beans
Which of the following is not a metabolic syndrome risk indicator? correct answers High HDL
cholesterol
,The red blood cells and brain are two body tissues that derive most of their energy from
____________. correct answers Glucose
The main function of glucose is to correct answers Supply energy.
Those with lactose intolerance usually can consume all the following except correct answers
milkshakes made with skim milk
Glycogen is correct answers A highly branched polysaccharide.
All of the following statements about many popular diets advertised by the media are true
except: correct answers They help people make permanent changes in eating habits
Which of the following is not true of carbohydrate absorption? correct answers Maltose is
transported through the portal vein to the liver.
Food manufacturers prefer ____________________________________ as a sweetener because
it is easy to transport, has better shelf-stability, lower cost, and improves food properties correct
answers High-fructose corn syrup
What is the major monosaccharide found in the body? correct answers Glucose
Restricting food and beverage intake by __ kcal per day below calorie needs typically leads to
weight loss of 1 pound per week. correct answers 500
Which of the following is a major source of lactose? correct answers skim milk
Carbohydrate digestion begins in the correct answers mouth with the salivary amylase
, Lactose intolerance is caused by correct answers Lactase deficiency
You are on a diet and eating less than 50 grams of carbohydrate per day. The claim made in the
diet educational materials is that carbohydrate is the main culprit in being overweight, so it must
be restricted. Which of the following will happen as a result of this low carbohydrate diet?
correct answers Proteins in muscles, heart, and other vital organs will be broken down into amino
acids to make needed glucose, over time weakening the muscles and organs.
Low fiber intake can cause constipation and force parts of the large intestine wall out from
between the surrounding bands of muscle, forming many small pouches called correct answers
Diverticula
Amylase is correct answers an enzyme that digests starch.
Which of the following is not characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus? correct answers Arises
most commonly in adulthood
Glucose also is known as correct answers dextrose
"Sucralose (Splenda®) is ______ times sweeter than sucrose.
" correct answers 600
"Many health authorities recommend that Americans consume within _______________% of
their total calories from carbohydrate.
" correct answers 45-65%
Which of the following hormones is released during stressful times to increase blood glucose
levels, making more energy available for use? correct answers epinephrine