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How many kilocalories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates?
How many kilocalories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates?
- 7
- 4 (correct)
- 5
- 9
Which organ relies primarily on carbohydrates for energy?
Which organ relies primarily on carbohydrates for energy?
- Heart
- Brain (correct)
- Liver
- Kidney
Which disaccharide is formed by the combination of glucose and glucose?
Which disaccharide is formed by the combination of glucose and glucose?
- Sucrose
- Fructose
- Lactose
- Maltose (correct)
Which of the following are the primary storage sites for glycogen in the body?
Which of the following are the primary storage sites for glycogen in the body?
What is the name for the branched form of starch?
What is the name for the branched form of starch?
How many double bonds are present in a monounsaturated fatty acid?
How many double bonds are present in a monounsaturated fatty acid?
What is the defining characteristic of a short-chain fatty acid in terms of carbon length?
What is the defining characteristic of a short-chain fatty acid in terms of carbon length?
Linoleic acid is also known as what kind of fatty acid?
Linoleic acid is also known as what kind of fatty acid?
Which food source is best for obtaining omega-3 fatty acids?
Which food source is best for obtaining omega-3 fatty acids?
What is the primary role of bile in lipid digestion?
What is the primary role of bile in lipid digestion?
Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas when blood glucose levels are elevated?
Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas when blood glucose levels are elevated?
What hormone is released when glucose levels drop too low?
What hormone is released when glucose levels drop too low?
What is the clinical term for elevated blood glucose levels?
What is the clinical term for elevated blood glucose levels?
Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by an autoimmune reaction that destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas?
Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by an autoimmune reaction that destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas?
What is the metabolic process by which the body generates glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, such as amino acids?
What is the metabolic process by which the body generates glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, such as amino acids?
Which enzyme facilitates the breakdown of sucrose?
Which enzyme facilitates the breakdown of sucrose?
Which macronutrient is most responsible for the initial rise in blood glucose levels after a meal?
Which macronutrient is most responsible for the initial rise in blood glucose levels after a meal?
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrates for adults?
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrates for adults?
Which part of a wheat kernel contains the majority of its fat content responsible for rancidity?
Which part of a wheat kernel contains the majority of its fat content responsible for rancidity?
What is the primary cause of elevated blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of elevated blood glucose levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a primary function of carbohydrates (CHO) in the body?
Which of the following is a primary function of carbohydrates (CHO) in the body?
Which food is highest in saturated fat?
Which food is highest in saturated fat?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the body's inability to effectively utilize glucose from the bloodstream?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the body's inability to effectively utilize glucose from the bloodstream?
Which of the following is a risk factor associated with high intake of saturated fats?
Which of the following is a risk factor associated with high intake of saturated fats?
If someone consumes a diet very low in carbohydrates, which metabolic process is likely to increase to help maintain blood glucose levels?
If someone consumes a diet very low in carbohydrates, which metabolic process is likely to increase to help maintain blood glucose levels?
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for breaking down starch into smaller polysaccharides?
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for breaking down starch into smaller polysaccharides?
If a person has lactose intolerance, which disaccharide are they unable to digest properly?
If a person has lactose intolerance, which disaccharide are they unable to digest properly?
Which of the following is true about trans fats?
Which of the following is true about trans fats?
Consuming a high-fiber diet has which of the following effects on blood glucose levels?
Consuming a high-fiber diet has which of the following effects on blood glucose levels?
Which of the following is the primary end-product of carbohydrate digestion that is absorbed into the bloodstream?
Which of the following is the primary end-product of carbohydrate digestion that is absorbed into the bloodstream?
Following digestion and absorption of dietary fats, what form are they transported in throughout the body?
Following digestion and absorption of dietary fats, what form are they transported in throughout the body?
Which is a function of essential fatty acids?
Which is a function of essential fatty acids?
What is a primary health concern associated with uncontrolled or poorly managed diabetes?
What is a primary health concern associated with uncontrolled or poorly managed diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of hyperglycemia?
Which factor differentiates fiber from other carbohydrates?
Which factor differentiates fiber from other carbohydrates?
What role do lipoproteins, such as LDLs and HDLs, play in lipid metabolism?
What role do lipoproteins, such as LDLs and HDLs, play in lipid metabolism?
Which is a potential outcome of a very high intake of fructose, particularly from sugar-sweetened beverages?
Which is a potential outcome of a very high intake of fructose, particularly from sugar-sweetened beverages?
Which component of energy expenditure is influenced the most by an individual's control?
Which component of energy expenditure is influenced the most by an individual's control?
Which of the following is the primary function of insulin?
Which of the following is the primary function of insulin?
Flashcards
Kcals in 1 gram of CHO?
Kcals in 1 gram of CHO?
The number of kcals in 1 gram of CHO is 4.
Main organ using CHO for energy?
Main organ using CHO for energy?
The main organ that prefers to use CHO for energy is the brain.
Glucose + Glucose?
Glucose + Glucose?
The disaccharide made up of glucose and glucose is maltose.
Storage locations for glycogen?
Storage locations for glycogen?
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Branched form of starch?
Branched form of starch?
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Double bonds in monounsaturated fatty acid?
Double bonds in monounsaturated fatty acid?
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Length of short-chain fatty acid?
Length of short-chain fatty acid?
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Another name for linoleic acid?
Another name for linoleic acid?
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Best dietary source of omega-3?
Best dietary source of omega-3?
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Purpose of bile?
Purpose of bile?
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Hormone secreted when glucose is high?
Hormone secreted when glucose is high?
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Hormone secretion when glucose is low?
Hormone secretion when glucose is low?
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High blood glucose name?
High blood glucose name?
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Autoimmune type of diabetes?
Autoimmune type of diabetes?
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Converting amino acids to glucose?
Converting amino acids to glucose?
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Enzyme to break down sucrose?
Enzyme to break down sucrose?
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Macronutrient causing initial glucose rise?
Macronutrient causing initial glucose rise?
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RDA for CHO?
RDA for CHO?
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Fatty portion of wheat kernel?
Fatty portion of wheat kernel?
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Cause of high glucose in type 2?
Cause of high glucose in type 2?
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Study Notes
CHO
- One gram of a CHO has 4 kcals.
- The brain prefers to use CHO for energy.
- Maltose is a disaccharide made up of glucose and glucose.
- Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles.
- Amylopectin is a branched form of starch.
- Sucrase is the enzyme used to break down sucrose.
- CHO are the macronutrient that cause the initial rise in blood glucose levels.
- The RDA for CHO is 130g.
Lipids
- The number of double bonds in a monounsaturated fatty acid is 1.
- The length of a short-chain fatty acid is less than 6 carbons.
- Linoleic acid can also be called omega-6 fatty acid.
- Fatty fish is the best dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Bile is purposed to emulsify.
Diabetes
- Insulin is the hormone secreted by the pancreas when glucose levels are high.
- Glucagon is the hormone secreted when glucose levels are low.
- High blood glucose can also be called hyperglycemia.
- Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease.
- Gluconeogenesis is the process of converting amino acids into glucose.
- Insulin resistance is the main cause of high blood glucose in type 2 diabetes.
Random
- The germ is the fatty portion of a wheat kernel.
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