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31 Cards in this Set
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The type of carbohydrate that circulates in the blood is |
Glucose |
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One benefit of sugar alcohols is they |
Do not contribute to dental caries |
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Resistant starch may be beneficial in the diet because it.. |
Helps reduce the risk of colon cancer |
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Types of food with low glycemic index are often |
High in fiber |
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Most glycogen in the body is store in the... |
Liver and muscles |
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The acceptable micronutrients distribution range for carbohydrates for adults is |
45% to 65% |
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Low carbohydrate weight loss diets often contain too few servings of |
Vegetables |
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Bacteria in the colon ferment dietary fiber from |
Short-chain fatty acids |
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Most enzymes that digest carbohydrate are produced in the |
Small intestine |
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What is the bodies preferred source of energy? |
Carbohydrates |
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What are carbohydrates composed of? |
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen |
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What is the daily allowance of carbohydrates? |
130g/day |
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How are carbs classified? |
Monosaccharides Disaccharides Polysaccharides |
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What are the three monosaccharides? |
Glucose, fructose, galactose |
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___________ is the form in which carbohydrates circulate in the blood |
Glucose |
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What are the three dissacharides? |
Sucrose, lactose, maltose |
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Polysaccharides are also known as? |
Complex carbohydrates |
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Which saccharide should be the main energy source? |
Polysaccharides |
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Whole grains, legumes, potatoes are examples of? |
Resistant starch |
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What percentage of the diet should be carbs? |
45%-65% |
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Non-digestible carbohydrate and lignin found intact in plant foods |
Dietary fiber |
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Non-digestible polysaccharides added to foods to increase the fiber content |
Functional fiber |
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Health benefits of fiber |
Increase fecal mass and reduce constipation Slows rise in blood glucose and insulin levels Aids in weight management |
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What is the minimum daily allowance of carbs? |
130 grams |
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What is the form in which carbohydrates circulate in your blood? |
Glucose |
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What is the preferred type of carbs for the body? |
Complex carbohydrates |
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What is the adequate intake of fiber? What diseases are lowered |
Coronary Artery disease Type 2 diabetes |
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What is the adequate intake of fiber for men and women? |
25g a day for women, 38g a day for men |
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What can happen as a result of a low carbohydrate/ high protein diet? |
Keto acidosis |
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What is keto acidosis? |
When the body breaks down proteins (and muscle) if there is not enough glucose in the body for energy. Can result in heart, liver and kidney damage. |
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What enzyme completes the digestion of carbs in the small intestine? |
Amylase |
