Exam 4: Carbohydrates

Fructose does not appear in the blood after absorption because it is ____.

The largest amount of glycogen is stored in ____.

a. Glucagon b. Glycogen c. Insulin d. Glucose e. Hyperglycemia f. Hypoglycemia g. Glycemic response h. Glycemic index -The storage form of carbohydrates in humans and animals

What is the advantage of consuming a drink with glucose polymers during endurance exercise?

The recommendation for athletes engaged in prolonged exercise is to consume ____ of carbohydrate each hour.

Scientific study of the intake of a low-glycemic index food prior to endurance exercise suggests that this strategy is ____.

Most athletes consume a sufficient amount of dietary fiber.

Fructose is a ____.

How do fructose and glucose absorption and uptake differ?

Starch is a ____.

The expected outcome if too high a carbohydrate concentration is consumed during endurance exercise is ____.

Fiber is a ____.

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). a.1 g/kg body weight b.5 g/kg body weight c.7 g/kg body weight d.8 g/kg body weight e.10 g/kg body weight -Daily intake during the repletion stage when carbohydrate loading (modified protocol)

a. Glucagon b. Glycogen c. Insulin d. Glucose e. Hyperglycemia f. Hypoglycemia g. Glycemic response h. Glycemic index -Elevated blood glucose concentration

Glycerol is a sugar alcohol.

Xylitol is a ____.

What is an end product of carbohydrate digestion?

In the original carbohydrate loading protocol, why does the athlete reduce carbohydrate intake and engage in exhaustive exercise?

Match the recommended carbohydrate intake for the conditions listed (answer may be used more than once). a.1 g/kg body weight b.5 g/kg body weight c.7 g/kg body weight d.8 g/kg body weight e.10 g/kg body weight -Intake one hour prior to training

What two factors are needed to optimize muscle glycogen resynthesis after exercise?