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Oatmeal is a particularly rich source of _____________ fiber. - (answer)soluble
Soluble fiber is broken down completely by bacteria in the small intestine. - (answer)False
The sweetener found in Equal is... - (answer)aspartame
Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat, but it is very low in carbohydrates. As a result of following
this diet, Duncan's body forms more __________ than normal. - (answer)ketone bodies
Nervous system cells burn mostly __________ for energy. - (answer)glucose
Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate? - (answer)Soluble fiber
The best way to avoid tooth decay is to use a mouthwash that kills bacteria in the mouth. - (answer)False
Individuals with diabetes are at a greater risk for COVID-19 and, if infected, are more likely to experience severe
symptoms associated with the virus. - (answer)True
, Carbohydrate absorption occurs almost exclusively in the stomach. - (answer)False
Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when the blood glucose level is too high. - (answer)False
Which of the following statements is true? - (answer)Sucrose is a source of glucose.
For the typical American diet, approximately ____________ of total daily kcal are provided from carbohydrates. -
(answer)one-half
As of 2018, ____________ million Americans were living with diagnosed diabetes. - (answer)26.8
Intestinal bacteria produce gases when they metabolize fiber. - (answer)True
In the human intestinal tract, cooked rice is broken down into ___________ molecules that can be absorbed. -
(answer)glucose
When muscle cells have more glucose than they need for energy, they may store some of the excess as -
(answer)glycogen
According to scientific evidence, which of the following actions can help reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes
mellitus? - (answer)Exercising daily