Carbohydrates

Question 1

Monosaccharides

Answer 1

1. Glucose
2. Fructose
3. Galactose

Question 2

Disaccharides

Answer 2

1. Lactose (galactose + glucose)
2. Sucrose (glucose + fructose)
3. Maltose (glucose + glucose)

Question 3

Polysaccharides

Answer 3

10+ sugars

1. Glycogen
2. Starch
3. Fiber (most types)

Question 4

Oligosaccharides

Answer 4

3-10 sugars

Some fibers

Question 5

Non-carb glucose sources

Answer 5

1. Amino acids
2. Lactate
3. Triglycerides

Question 6

The Cori Cycle

Answer 6

A metabolic process that converts lactate produced in muscles into glucose in the liver, and then returns the glucose to the muscles

Question 7

Insoluble vs soluble fiber

Answer 7

Insoluble - 0 cal

Soluble - 1.5 to 2.5 cal. Fermented in colon to short-chain fatty acids (SCFA)

Question 8

What is considered a normal, risk factor, and diabetic fasted blood glucose level?

Answer 8

Normal - 70-99 mg/dL

Risk factor - 100-125 mg/dL

Diabetes - 126+ mg/dL