Diabetes and Nutrition End of Course Review
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What is the purpose of insulin in the body?

  • To produce energy from carbohydrates
  • To release sugar into the bloodstream
  • To store sugar as fat
  • To regulate blood sugar levels (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the liver in relation to fat?

  • To produce and make fat (correct)
  • To release sugar into the bloodstream
  • To filter everything in the body
  • To regulate blood sugar levels
  • What type of sugar is found naturally in fruit?

  • Glucose
  • Fructose (correct)
  • Sucrose
  • High fructose corn syrup
  • What is the primary source of energy for the body?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of vitamins in the body?

    <p>To act as instruction manuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the number 120 in relation to insulin?

    <p>It is the average insulin level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of preservatives in food?

    <p>To allow food to last longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of washing starch from rice?

    <p>Removing the white substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of eating too much wheat gluten?

    <p>Stomach issues, headaches, and memory fog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fiber in the body?

    <p>To clean the intestines and body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?

    <p>Saturated fat is from animals, unsaturated fat is from plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main nutrient that the body needs to live?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you eat too much cholesterol?

    <p>Your arteries become clogged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of trans fat on good fats?

    <p>It changes good fats into unhealthy or bad fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Diabetes and Nutrition

    • A cup is equivalent to a fist in measuring food portions.

    Reading Food Labels

    • The top of a food label lists the most abundant ingredients, while the bottom lists the least abundant ingredients.
    • To determine the total amount of a nutrient in a food product, multiply the serving size by the amount of the nutrient per serving (e.g., 15g protein/serving × 3 servings = 45g protein).

    Carbohydrates and Fiber

    • Wheat contains gluten, which can cause stomach issues, headaches, memory fog, and dizziness in some individuals.
    • Refined carbohydrates, such as white rice, have the starch (plant sugar) removed.
    • Fiber, found in fruits and vegetables, cleans the intestines and body.

    Fats and Oils

    • Unsaturated fats are found in foods like avocados and salmon.
    • Saturated fats, commonly found in meat products, can make you feel full and satisfied.
    • Trans fats, like margarine, can change good fats into unhealthy ones.

    Nutrients and Health

    • Water is the number one nutrient, essential for life.
    • Fiber helps clean the body and is important for overall health.
    • Diabeticitis is a condition where the body burns and forms holes in the body.
    • Umami is associated with proteins, which make you stronger and repair muscle cells.

    Body Functions and Systems

    • The liver filters everything in the body and produces fat.
    • The immune system combats viruses and pathogens.
    • Insulin regulates blood sugar levels and is a fat storage hormone.
    • The pancreas releases sugar due to carbohydrates.

    Blood Sugar and Insulin

    • The average insulin level is 120; high levels can lead to diabetes.
    • Insulin takes sugar out of the bloodstream and regulates blood sugar levels.
    • Blood sugar can be tested through a finger prick.

    Minerals and Vitamins

    • Vitamins are like instruction manuals for the body.
    • Minerals, like calcium, provide structure and support.
    • Fructose is a sugar found in fruit and can only be processed by the liver.

    Diabetes

    • Type 1 diabetes is hereditary, while type 2 diabetes is often caused by bad eating habits.
    • High fructose corn syrup is a sweeter, genetically modified sugar substitute.

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    This quiz reviews key concepts related to diabetes and nutrition, including understanding food labels and nutritional values. It covers topics such as serving sizes, protein content, and identifying ingredients.

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