NSC Exam Review Questions and Answers

NSC Exam Review Questions and Answers Normal Fasting Blood Glucose Levels - Answer-normal 70-99 mg/dl, prediabetes 100-125 mg/dl, diabetes greater than 126 Probiotic Vs. Prebiotic - Answer-probiotic (yogurt) are healthy bacteria that aid the GI tract to move everything along, where prebiotics (honey) are mainly fibers that feed the probiotic bacteria Lactose Intolerance - Answer-lack of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose into a monosaccharide in order to be absorbed. Since it is not broken down, it is metabolized by the large intestine, causing pain, gas, bloating, and discomfort HDL vs. LDL - Answer-High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)-good, more protein, removes cholesterol, want levels above 60 Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)-bad, more cholesterol by dropping it off, delivers to your cells Saturated Fat - Answer-single bonds // bagels, milkshakes, cream cheese