nutrition 100 exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions

what are the 3 major monosaccharides correct answer: -glucose -frutose -galactose what monosaccharides combine to make the 3 major disaccarides correct answer: sucrose-glucose and fructose lactose- glucose and galactose maltose- glucose and glucose What is glycogen? correct answer: SHORT TERM stored glucose stored in the liver when is glycogen used correct answer: three major functions of carbohydrates correct answer: -provides energy -provides fiber, minerals, and phytonutrients -prevents ketosis normal blood sugar level correct answer: 70-99mg/dL what is in the protein group but considered a carb? correct answer: beans major organs involved in carbohydrate metabolism correct answer: -liver RDA for carbohydrates correct answer: 130 grams per day recommended calorie intake of carbs correct answer: 45-65% of total calories what is ketosis correct answer: inefficient breakdown of fat Where are monosaccharides absorbed? correct answer: small intestine Gluconeogenesis correct answer: formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources