Chapter 4 Study Guide

Question 1

what two monosaccharides combine to form sucrose?

Answer 1

glucose and fructose

Question 2

what two monosaccharides combine to form lactose?

Answer 2

glucose and galactose

Question 3

what two monosaccharides combine to form maltose?

Answer 3

glucose and glucose

Question 4

list the three monosaccharides

Answer 4

glucose, fructose, and galactose

Question 5

what is insoluble fiber?

Answer 5

fiber not easily metabolized by intestinal bacteria

Question 6

fibers that readily dissolve in water or absorb water are called ______ fibers

Answer 6

soluble

Question 7

list examples of insoluble fiber

Answer 7

cellulose (apple skin), hemicellulose, lignin

Question 8

what does insoluble fiber do to fecal bulk?

Answer 8

increases fecal bulk and decreases intestinal transit time

Question 9

what does soluble fiber do to digestive processes?

Answer 9

delays stomach emptying, slows glucose absorption, and lowers blood cholesterol

Question 10

what is the adequate intake of fiber for adult men?

Answer 10

38 grams per day

Question 11

what is the adequate intake of fiber for adult women?

Answer 11

25 grams per day

Question 12

how many grams of fiber should be consumed per 1000 kcal?

Answer 12

14g

Question 13

what is the daily value of fiber?

Answer 13

28 grams

Question 14

what is the regular north american fiber intake amount per day?

Answer 14

17 grams per day

Question 15

what is the upper limit of added sugar intake for women?

Answer 15

no more than 25 grams per day

Question 16

what is the upper limit of added sugar intake for men?

Answer 16

no more than 36 grams per day