Chapter 7 Q's Flashcards
How many sugar units are contained in oligosaccharides?
3-10 sugar units
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.?
28grams of fiber daily
What is the current RDA for carbohydrates for adults?
130 grams
How much glycogen can the adult liver store?
50 grams per Kg
What is the vein that transports blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and the intestinal tract to the liver?
Hepatic portal vein
When would the body undergo the process of gluconeogenesis?
During periods of inadequate carbohydrate intake, the body can produce glucose from certain non-carbohydrate sources like amino acids.
Which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber?
Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by binding to cholesterol particles
What glycemic score ranks a carbohydrate food as a low GI food?
GI score under 55
Which two monosaccharides combine to make lactose?
Glucose and galactose
What is the recommended amount of added sugar suggested by the American Heart Association for American adult women?
A limit of 6 added teaspoons
What is the molecular structure for glucose?
C6H12O6
What term is defined as the combined effect of both a carbohydrate’s glycemic index (GI) score and the amount of that carbohydrate consumed?
Glycemic load
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for men in the U.S.?
35grams of fiber daily
What factor can raise a food’s GI score?
Ingesting food in a liquid state
Cooking and reheating a complex carbohydrate
The presence of fiber in the food
The presence of fat in the food
Ingesting food in a liquid state
The acidic chyme leaving the stomach must be neutralized before any digestion can occur in the small intestine. What compound neutralizes this chyme?
Sodium bicarbonate
What are the current estimated daily intakes of fiber for men and women in the U.S.?
18 grams for men; 15 grams for women
Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures?
Amylose
What is the second priority for ingested carbohydrates in the human body once immediate fuel needs have been met?
Replenish depleted glycogen stores in the liver and muscles.
Which sugar units are combined to form a glycogen molecule?
Glucose
Which sweetener is not considered a mono- or disaccharide and is extracted from chicory root?
Inulin
Which of the following combine to make maltose?
Glucose and glucose
