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Nutrition Exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Glucose will be absorbed most quickly from which of the following foods, resulting in a higher blood glucose level? | rice crackers |
| What are important functions of fiber in the body? | Helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels Supports healthy bacteria in the colon Contributes to satiety |
| Added sugars are an important part of the diet that provide essential nutrients for the body. | False |
| _____ is the primary source of energy for all the body's tissues. | Glucose |
| _______ occurs in type 2 diabetes because the body's cells are unresponsive to the action of ______ in the body | Hyperglycemia, insulin |
| the three monosaccharides. | Glucose, Fructose, Galactose |
| The brain, nerve tissues, and red blood cells prefer using ______ as fuel | glucose |
| What definition BEST defines insoluble fibers? | Insoluble fibers support digestive tract health |
| Reduced levels of which enzyme is associated with lactose intolerance? | Lactase |
| How many grams of carbohydrates does the DRI recommend the average-sized person consume minimally each day? | 130 g |
| The ______ regulates blood glucose levels by producing the hormones, insulin, and glucagon. | pancreas |
| What is the disaccharide that is made of glucose and galactose? | lactose |
| What does the human brain prefer to metabolize as its energy source? | carbohydrates |
| Starch digestion begins in the _______ and continues in the ________ where absorption occurs. Once absorbed, monosaccharides are converted into glucose in the ______ | mouth, small intestine, liver |
| What hormone facilitates blood glucose uptake by the muscle and adipose tissue, and stimulates glycogen synthesis in the liver? | insulin |
| Which term reflects the degree to which a particular food raises blood glucose levels? | glycemic index |
| The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommends a minimum of ________ of carbohydrates per day for adults and children | 130 grams |
| Galactose and fructose are the two monosaccharides that are converted to glucose in the ________ | liver |
| about 95% of lipids are _______ | triglycerides |
| 3 classes of lipids in foods in the body include ______________ | triglycerides, phospholipids and sterols |
| Lecithin is a strong emulsifier and an example of a _________ | phospholipid |
| Humans can emulsify fats because the liver produces _________ that is stored in the gallbladder | bile |
| 4 functions of fats in foods | provide a concentrated energy source provide essential fat-soluble vitamins enhance food flavor contribute to satiety |
| Fats usually travel through the bloodstream assembled in packages of lipid and _________ molecules. | protein |
| Two plant oils composed primarily of saturated fats are ________ | coconut oil and palm oil |
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