NDFS Exam Preparation Worksheet [100% PASS] /verified/

NDFS Exam Preparation Worksheet [100% PASS] /verified/ The body absorbs which form of digested carbohydrates? *Ans* monosaccharides Which of the following statements regarding glucose absorption is TRUE? *Ans* Glucose is absorbed mostly through the lining of the small intestine. Which of the following statements regarding absorption of monosaccharides is TRUE? *Ans* Not all monosaccharides are absorbed by active transport Which of the following statements BEST explains carbohydrate digestion? *Ans* All of the listed statements are true. TF:Fiber is NOT digested by the human digestive tract *Ans* True TF:It takes more than 8 hours for ingested carbohydrate to be digested, absorbed, and circulated in the cells. *Ans* False TF:Carbohydrates must be consumed every 3 to 4 hours to prevent depletion of the glucose in our blood. *Ans* False What occurs when blood glucose levels rise following the ingestion of a glucose-rich meal? *Ans* The beta cells of the pancreas release insulin. Which of the following statements is CORRECT in regard to the role of insulin in blood glucose regulation? *Ans* All of these statements are correct. What is the role of the hormone glucagon in regulating blood glucose? *Ans* Glucagon stimulates glycogenolysis to increase blood glucose. If the Nutrition Facts Panel on a food label indicates that a food has 24 grams of total carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber and 12 grams of sugar, what is the true amount of carbohydrates in this food? *Ans* This food contains 2 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugars, and 10 grams of other unnamed carbohydrates, for a total of 24 grams. TF:The Nutrition Facts Panel provides information about the amount of sugar in a product, but it does not distinguish between naturally occurring and added sugars. *Ans* True The Nutrition Facts Panel indicates that there are 12 grams of sugar in one serving of the food. The ingredients listed are wheat flour, high fructose corn syrup, milk powder, and apple juice. Are all 12 grams of sugar in this product the added sugars? *Ans* The 12 grams of sugar in this product include both naturally occurring and added sugars