Nutrition 1322 Exam 2 Questions with Correct
Answers
What is the RDA and minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, adults must
consume to avoid ketosis?
130
The major storage sites for glycogen are the
muscles and liver
Glucose is also known as
dextrose
The two forms of starch found in food are
amylose and amylopectin
The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and
lactose
Food manufacturers prefer to use ______ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport,
has good shelf-stability, is low cost, and improves food properties
high fructose corn syrup
Which of the following has the most starch?
1 cup of kidney beans
Major fructose sources include
fruits and sweetened beverages
Answers
What is the RDA and minimum number of grams of carbohydrate, per day, adults must
consume to avoid ketosis?
130
The major storage sites for glycogen are the
muscles and liver
Glucose is also known as
dextrose
The two forms of starch found in food are
amylose and amylopectin
The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose, maltose, and
lactose
Food manufacturers prefer to use ______ as a sweetener because it is easy to transport,
has good shelf-stability, is low cost, and improves food properties
high fructose corn syrup
Which of the following has the most starch?
1 cup of kidney beans
Major fructose sources include
fruits and sweetened beverages
