Module 4 Vocabulary

Question 1

added sugars

Answer 1

Sugars and other sweeteners that are added (e.g., high- fructose corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, molasses) whether it be at the table, in cooking or in processing.

Question 2

glucagon

Answer 2

A higly branched macromolecule consisting of thousands of glucose monomers held together by chemical bonds

Question 3

gluconeogenesis

Answer 3

A metabolic pathway that results in the formation of new glucose molecules in the body

Question 4

glycogen

Answer 4

A hormone produced by the pancreas that controls glucose levels in the blood

Question 5

hypoglycemia

Answer 5

Lower than normal levels of glucose in the blood.

Question 6

insulin

Answer 6

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.

Question 7

ketoacidosis

Answer 7

A condition where high levels of ketones in the body cause the blood to more acidic

Question 8

ketones

Answer 8

Organic compounds produced by the liver when breaking down fat

Question 9

simple carbohydrate

Answer 9

Simple carbohydrates are more prevalent in fruits, fruit juices, and dairy products.