Module 2 Carbohydrates Flashcards
Carbohydrates
What is the primary type of carbohydrate found in blueberries?
a. Fructose b. Lactose c. Sucrose d. Starch
fructose
What is the disaccharide that is derived from milk and milk products?
a. Lactose b. Maltose c. Galactose d. Sucrose
lactose
Match the items.
The task is to match the lettered items with the correct numbered items. Appearing below is a list of lettered items. Following that is a list of numbered items. Each numbered item is followed by a drop-down. Select the letter in the drop down that best matches the numbered item with the lettered alternatives.
a.
Glucose + Glucose
b.
Glucose + Fructose
c.
Glucose + Galactose
a. Maltose
b. Sucrose
c. Lactose
What is the primary energy source for the brain?
a. Fiber b. Glucose c. Fructose d. Galactose
glucose
What type of sugar does not need digestion before absorption because it is already in simple form?
a. Sucrose b. Lactose c. Maltose d. Fructose
fructose
Simple carbohydrates contain:
a. nitrogen, hydrogen and carbon b. nitrogen and oxygen c. hydrogen, carbon, and sulfur d. carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Low nutrient intakes are associated with_________.
a. high simple sugar diets b. high fiber diets c. organic diets d. GMO foods
high simple sugar diets
What effect does sugar have on dental health?
a. It keeps the tooth enamel strong b. It increases risk of infection in the gums c. It increases risk of tooth decay d. It decreases risk of periodontal disease
it increases risk of tooth decay
A high sugar diet increases the risk for:
a. Obesity b. Type 1 Diabetes c. Hyperactivity d. Autoimmune diseases
obesity
When is it safe to consume artificial sweeteners?
a. In moderation b. Never c. Only if you have diabetes d. Only if you have high blood pressure.
in moderation
Which type of sugar is best for dental health?
a. Molasses b. Honey c. High fructose corn syrup d. Xylitol
Xylitol
Which food is a refined carbohydrate?
a. Rice and beans b. Baked potato with gravy c. Macaroni and cheese d. Fruit Smoothie
macaroni & cheese
What are traits of soluble fiber?
Select ALL that apply.
[mark all correct answers]
a.
speeds up transit time
b. slows absorption of glucose into the blood stream c. decreases cholesterol levels d. provides bulk to the stool e. holds fluid in the colon
b.
slows absorption of glucose into the blood stream
c. decreases cholesterol levels
e.
holds fluid in the colon
Which of the following is the recommended intake range for fiber?
a. 10-20 grams per day b. 25-40 grams per day c. 20-30 grams per day d. 40-60 grams per day
25-40 grams per day
What should a person who has problems with constipation be encouraged to eat?
a. fruit juices b. bran muffin c. low fat yogurt d. protein bars
bran muffin
Which of the following statement is false?
a. Refined grain has similar amounts of several B-vitamins because they are fortified. b. Whole grain has more fiber than refined grain because the bran is still intact. c. Refined grain has more fiber than whole grain because it is enriched. d. It is recommended to choose at least half your grains as whole grains.
Refined grain has more fiber than whole grain because it is enriched.
What are traits of insoluble fiber?
Select ALL that apply.
[mark all correct answers]
a.
decreases risk of colon cancer
b. speeds up transit time of stool in the colon c. decreases cholesterol levels d. provides bulk to the stool e. decreases glucose levels
decreases risk of colon cancer
b. speeds up transit time of stool in the colon
provides bulk to the stool
Which of the following groups of foods contains little to no carbohydrate:
a. pancakes and syrup b. fruit and yogurt c. steak and gravy d. macaroni and cheese
steak & gravy
What is the function of lactase in the body?
a. to synthesize the sugar lactose b. to digest the sugar lactose c. it is a bi-product of lactose breakdown d. it signals the brain to allow bile to be secreted
to digest the sugar lactose
What incidence in the body leads to production of ketones?
a. Too much fat is consumed b. Too little protein is consumed c. Too much alcohol is consumed d. Too little carbohydrate is consumed
too little carbohydrate is consumed
What mechanism is triggered to maintain blood glucose in someone who has not eaten all day?
a. insulin is released b. glucagon is released c. aldosterone is released d. epinephrine is released
glucagon is released
What percent of daily calories should come from carbohydrates?
a. 35-45% b. 45-65% c. 10-35% d. 20-45%
45-65%
What is the current recommendation for added sugars?
a. Less than 10% of total calories b. Less than 20% of total calories c. Less than 5 teaspoons daily d. Less than 1 teaspoon daily
a.
Less than 10% of total calories
Why are low carbohydrate diets effective for weight loss? Select all that apply
[mark all correct answers]
a.
Calorie intake is usually lower
b. Water weight is lost c. Carbohydrate contains more calories than fat or protein d. Muscle mass is lost e. Most of the diet is fruits and vegetables f. Less insulin is produced
a.
Calorie intake is usually lower
b. Water weight is lost d. Muscle mass is lost
Less insulin is produced
