Questions And Answers
Which of the following carbohydrates is the end product of photosynthesis?
✓~ Glucose
The type of carbohydrates that consist of a single molecule are called
✓~ Monosaccharides
Which monosaccharide is the preferred source of energy for the brain
✓~ Glucose
Which of the following is a disaccharide
✓~ sucrose
In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the
✓~ muscles and liver
,Which of the following is an insoluble fiber that is NOT actually a carbohydrate
✓~ lignins
Which of the following fiber types includes fibers that can be classified as both
soluble and insoluble
✓~ hemicellulose
Which of the following enzymes is found in the mouth
✓~ salivary amylase
The absorption of which monosaccharide does NOT require energy
✓~ fructose
The primary function of liver glycogen is to
✓~ maintain blood glucose
Insulin is synthesized and released by the
✓~ pancreas
,Why are most types of fiber indigestible in the human GI tract
✓~ Beta bonds present in fiber are difficult for the body to break down
After a meal, which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body's
cells
✓~ insulin
Which hormone works to lower blood glucose
✓~ insulin
Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index
✓~ the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin levels
In the absence of carbohydrate, the body breaks down stored fat in a process
called
✓~ ketosis
Which of the following might a doctor recommend to reduce a patient's risk for
diverticulosis
, ✓~ Consume more dietary fiber
Which of the following is MOST associated with diets high in added sugars
✓~ tooth decay
A potentially life-threatening consequence of low-carbohydrate intake is
✓~ ketoacidosis
The MOST common source of added sugar in the U.S. diet is
✓~ soft drinks/soda
Sugar alcohols are most often used in which of the following products
✓~ chewing gum
Red blood cells and the brain rely which of the following for energy
✓~ glucose
A sugar-free chocolate cookie