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33 Cards in this Set
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Carbohydrates furnish ___% of the calories for many African and Asian nations.
a. 70 b. 80 c. 90 d. 95 |
c. 90
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The most significant monosaccharides are ___, ____, and _____.
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carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
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The only fuel for the brain
is ____. a. fructose b. sucrose c. glucose d. galactose |
c. glucose
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Glucose is AKA ____.
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dextrose
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Fructose is AKA ____.
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levulose
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Fructose is naturally found in ______ and is the sweetest of the monosaccharides.
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Levulose
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_____ is produced from lactose.
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Galactose
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Galactose can be found in
a. legumes b. leafy greens c. cheese & dairy d. Fruits |
a. legumes
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Another word for sugar alcohol is _____.
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Polyols
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True or False
Sugar alcohols are cariogenic. |
False- sugar alcohols have been found to contribute to remineralization
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True or False
Ingested pentoses are not absorbed by eliminated in the urine and feces. |
True
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Glucose + Fructose = ?
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Sucrose
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Lactose = _____ + _____.
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Glucose the Galactose
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Maltose = ______ + ______.
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Glucose + Glucose
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Which of the following is a disaccharide?
a. fructose b. lactose c. galactose d. glucose |
b. lactose
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The most complex carbohydrates in the diet are:
a. glucose polymers b. glycogen c. starch d. cellulose |
c. starch
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Glycogen is stored in the:
a. muscle b. pancrease c. liver d. A & C |
d. Muscle & Liver
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A functional fiber is AKA ______.
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Insoluble Fiber
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The most plentiful insoluble fiber found in plants is _____.
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Cellulose
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True or False
A soluble fiber is stringy rather than gummy. |
False - it is gummy rather than stringy
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Total Fiber = _____ + _____.
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Dietary + Functional
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Utilization of carbohydrates requires an adequate supply of B vitamins and two minerals: ____ & _____.
a. Riboflavin and Thiamin b. Iodine and Potassium c. Phosphorus and Magnesium d. Sulfur and Cesium |
c. Phosphorus and Magnesium
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The caloric intake of carbohydrates should consist of:
a. 130 g/day b. 155 g/day c. 200 g day d. 312 g/day |
a. 130 g/day
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List some good sources of carbohydrates.
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milk, grain, fruits, and veggies
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What is the blood sugar for hyperglycemia?
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120 g/dl
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What is the blood sugar for hypoglycemia?
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70 mg/dl
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When complex carbohydrates are eliminated from the diet, this may result in an insufficient intake of all BUT the following:
a. Riboflavin b. Iron c. B vitamins d. Fiber |
a. Riboflavin
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In terms of cariogenicity, which is more detrimental: form or frequency?
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Frequency
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Which sweetner is not recommended because it can cross the placenta?
a. Aspartame b. Sucralose c. Saccharine d. Neotame |
c. Saccharine
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Which of the following sweeteners should be avoided by individuals having phenylketonuria?
a. Aspartame b. Sucralose c. Saccharine d. Neotame |
a. aspartame
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Which of the following inhibits tooth decay in rats?
a. Aspartame b. Sucralose c. Saccharine d. Neotame |
c. Saccharine
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Which of the following sweeteners are anticariogenic because oral backteria lack the enzyme to ferment it?
a. Aspartame b. Sucralose c. Saccharine d. None of the above |
d. None of the above - the correct answer is xylitol
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Which of the following does not support the growth of s.mutans, acid production, or plaque?
a. Aspartame b. Sucralose c. Saccharine d. Neotame |
a. Aspartame
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