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The main fuel source for cells is glucose.
True
Foods that contain oligosaccharides include all of the following except:
The classification of carbohydrates depends on what?
The color of the food
The FDA permits non-nutritive (artificial) sweeteners or any food product that has 5 or fewer calories per serving to be labeled as containing '0' calories.
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The sugar that occurs naturally in fruits is galactose.
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All disaccharides contain glucose.
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Carbohydrates provide on average _____ calories per gram.
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What is the best advice to give Jacky who increased her fiber intake?
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All of the following strategies may help George curb his sugar intake except:
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Carbohydrates are inorganic compounds.
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The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that ____ to ____ of daily calories come from carbohydrates.
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Large quantities of pure galactose do not naturally exist.
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The product that is most likely to contain maltose is ____.
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Another name for glucose is _____.
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Another name for fructose is ______.
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The oldest artificial sweetener on the market is _________.
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Plants create the carbohydrates in foods through a process called _________.
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The most common monosaccharides are:
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Glycogen is stored in:
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Which of the carbohydrates is transported through facilitated diffusion?
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This type of diabetes is due mainly to hereditary and lifestyle factors.
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A healthy individual maintains a blood glucose level between:
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This type of diabetes is due to an autoimmune disease.
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The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that ___ of daily calories come from carbohydrate.
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The two digestible starches are:
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All of the following are symptoms of diabetes except:
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The two hormones that regulate blood sugar levels are:
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Approximately 80% of the digestible starches in the diet are:
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Fiber has 4 calories per gram.
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Health benefits associated with soluble fiber include all of the following except:
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Functional fiber includes all of the following except:
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Oligosaccharides are considered dietary fiber.
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All of the following are complications of diabetes except:
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Fiber is digestible.
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The Daily Value for fiber used on food labels is ___ grams.
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Fiber improves glucose tolerance by delaying the movement of carbohydrate into the small intestine.
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The amount of glycogen stored depends on activity level.
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The RDA for carbohydrate for individuals 1 year and older is 130 g/day, which is enough to prevent ketosis.
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates Overview
- Primary fuel source for cells is glucose.
- Classification of carbohydrates is not influenced by the color of food.
- Carbohydrates provide approximately 4 calories per gram.
Types of Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose.
- Disaccharides always contain glucose: examples are sucrose and lactose.
- Digestible starches consist of amylose and amylopectin, with amylopectin making up about 80% of digestible starches.
Dietary Fiber
- Types include soluble and functional fiber, with oligosaccharides classified as dietary fiber.
- Fiber is not digestible, contributing 0 calories per gram.
- Daily Value for fiber on food labels is set at 25 grams.
- Health benefits of soluble fiber include improved glucose tolerance by delaying carbohydrate absorption.
- Complications of diabetes do not typically include liver failure.
Diabetes
- Two main types are Type 1 (autoimmune) and Type 2 (lifestyle factors).
- Normal blood glucose levels for healthy individuals range from 70 to 100 mg/dl.
- Hormones regulating blood sugar include glucagon and insulin.
- Strategies for managing sugar intake include avoiding natural candies using honey and raw sugar.
Sweeteners
- The FDA allows non-nutritive sweeteners to be labeled as "0" calories in products containing 5 or fewer calories per serving.
- Saccharin is recognized as the oldest artificial sweetener available on the market.
Additional Notes
- Pure galactose is not naturally found in large quantities.
- Glycogen is primarily stored in muscles and the liver, with storage levels affected by activity.
- The recommended carbohydrate intake is 45% to 65% of daily calories.
- RDA for carbohydrates for those over one year old is 130 g/day to prevent ketosis.
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This quiz covers essential aspects of carbohydrates, including their types and roles in nutrition, as well as the impact of dietary fiber. It also includes vital information about diabetes, its types, and how carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels. Test your knowledge on how these elements contribute to health and wellness.
