Complete Solutions
A diet that is very high in sugar is linked to health problems
such as obesity. Correct Answers True
About how many kcal/g do sugar alcohols provide? Correct
Answers 2
According to the Food and Nutrition Board, carbohydrates
should provide Correct Answers 45 to 65 percent of total
calorie
Aspartame is an alternative sweetener made of two Correct
Answers amino acids (phenylalanine and aspartic acid) and
methanol
Choose all of the following foods that are sources of refined
carbohydrates. Correct Answers Cookies
Chips
Many snack foods
Clusters of small rectal veins that can become swollen and
inflamed, causing bleeding, are called Correct Answers
hemorrhoids
Diet, exercise, and oral medications are typical treatments for
______ Correct Answers type 2 diabetes
Enzymes in the wall of the small intestine break down the
disaccharides into Correct Answers monosaccharides
, Food labels are not required to provide information about
______. Correct Answers soluble fiber
Hemorrhoids are swollen rectal veins that cause itching,
discomfort, and/or bleeding. Correct Answers True
Hypoglycemia is low blood glucose level. Correct Answers
True
In metabolic syndrome, which of the following may be
elevated? Correct Answers Triglycerides
Blood pressure
Fasting glucose
Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk for
developing ______. Correct Answers cardiovascular disease
type 2 diabetes
Lactose-containing foods fall into the ______ food category.
Correct Answers dairy
Many children and teenagers are drinking an excess of sugared
soft drinks and other sugar-containing beverages. This may have
contributed to an increase in ______. Correct Answers obesity
Other names for sugar that may be listed on food products
include ______. Correct Answers lactose
maltodextrin
raw sugar