Exam 4: Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Bran is the part of a grain kernel that is very high in:

Diabetes is a condition in which the body doesn't utilize ________ properly.

The absorption of which monosaccharide does NOT require energy?

Why does carbohydrate digestion NOT occur in the stomach?

How many grams of carbohydrate (per day)are recommended to prevent ketosis in healthy individuals (RDA)?

Type 2 diabetes is seen only in adults.

Protection against heart disease is a potential benefit of a diet rich in simple sugar.

Which of the following carbohydrates is the end product of photosynthesis?

People with type 1 diabetes cannot produce enough insulin.

Whole grains are carbohydrates that include the kernels' bran,endosperm,and germ but not the husk.

Which hormone works to lower blood glucose?

A potentially life-threatening consequence of low-carbohydrate intake is:

Diabetics who drink alcoholic beverages can experience a dangerous drop in blood glucose.

Diets with high glycemic load are associated with a reduced risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes.

Describe the chemical digestion process of carbohydrates.Start with the food entering the mouth and end with absorption.

High-intensity exercise uses carbohydrate as a primary fuel source.

The MOST common source of added sugar in the U.S.diet is:

The complex carbohydrate that is the storage form of glucose in animals is:

Red blood cells and the brain rely on ________ for energy.