University) Questions With Complete Solutions
Does cholesterol contain calories? Correct Answers Yes.
How are complex carbohydrates digested? What enzymes are
involved, and what organs are
involved in digestion. What happens to carbs when they are
absorbed into the blood stream?
What is the major purpose of simple sugars and starch? What is
the major purpose of fiber?
What is the major purpose of glycogen?4 Correct Answers
Your digestive system breaks a complex carbohydrate back
down into its component glucose molecules so that the glucose
can enter your bloodstream.
How are lipids digested? What enzymes are involved? Why is
bile important? Correct Answers Lipids are digested by
pancreatic lipase in the small intestine. Pancreatic lipase is
involved. Bile is important because it is an emulsifier.
How do they work to regulate blood glucose levels? Correct
Answers Insulin and glucagon work together to balance your
blood sugar levels, keeping them in the narrow range that your
body requires.
How do you convert grams of sugar on the food label into
teaspoons of sugar? Correct Answers Divide grams of sugar
consumed by 4 to determine the number of teaspoons consumed.
Note: 4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar
, How many calories per gram are in fat? Correct Answers 9
calories per gram
How many calories per one gram of fiber? Correct Answers 0
cal/g
How many calories per one gram of starch or simple
sugars? Correct Answers 4 cal/g
What about fish oil supplements - are they recommended? Why
or why not? Correct Answers They are only recommended
under the supervision of physician because of the pesticides,
medical interference.
What are
trans fats? What are the major dietary sources of trans fats? Why
are they harmful?
What do they do? Correct Answers Transfats are flattened
unsaturated fats. The major dietary source of these are baked
goods. They raise LDL or lower HDL, they also produce
inflammation.
What are disaccharides? Correct Answers sucrose (glufru),
lactose(glugal), maltose(gluglu)
What are good food sources of
fiber? Correct Answers whole grains (wheat), seeds, legumes,
fruits, vegetables
What are insulin and glucagon? Correct Answers Hormones
that help control the level of glucose in the blood.