NSC Exam 2 | 100% Correct Answers |
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list the disaccharides in alphabetical order - ✔✔lactose. maltose, sucrose
Carbohydrates are the first link in the food chain and are obtained almost exclusively from
________
. Through _________________
, plants combine carbon dioxide, water, and the sun's energy to form _____________
, from which the human body can obtain energy. Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and
____________
. - ✔✔plants, photosynthesis, glucose, oxygen
list the monosaccharides in alphabetical order - ✔✔fructose, galactose, glucose
Carbohydrate-rich foods are obtained almost exclusively from animals. - ✔✔False
Maltose consists of _____. - ✔✔two glucose units
The storage form of glucose found in plants is called _____. - ✔✔starch
Glucose may be strung together in long strands of thousands of glucose units to form _____, which
include starch, glycogen, and most
_______. Some of the best known insoluble fibers are ____________
and hemicellulose, while soluble fibers include _____________
and gums. - ✔✔polysaccharides, fibers, cellulose, pectin
Groups of individuals who may not be able to eat enough high-fiber food in a day to meet energy or
nutrient needs include the (a) malnourished; the (b) _______
, ; and (c) young children who adhere to all-plant (________) diets. - ✔✔elderly, vegan
The human brain depends almost exclusively on _____ for its energy. - ✔✔carbohydrate
Which food item should you choose to lower your blood cholesterol level? - ✔✔oatmeal
A person who complains of frequent urinary tract infections, excessive urination and thirst, slow healing
of cuts, and blurred vision is most likely experiencing symptoms of _____. - ✔✔type 1 diabetes
Many different forms of fiber exist, each with specific effects on health. The DRI intake recommendation
for fiber is __________
grams per 1,000 calories. Fiber needs are best met by eating _______
plant foods, which contain a mix of fiber types; __________-
fiber in large doses can have undesirable effects. - ✔✔14, whole, purified
To make sure you are choosing a whole-grain product, you should _____. - ✔✔look for whole grains
listed as the first ingredient
Which food item would be most easily digested based on its carbohydrate content? - ✔✔white bread
The predominant type of diabetes is type ___________
diabetes, characterized by _________
resistance of the body's cells. In contrast, the person with type ___________
diabetes does not produce enough insulin because the person's immune system attacks the cells of the
______________-
that produce it. - ✔✔2, insulin, 1, pancreas
Most research comparing the metabolic effects of HFCS and sucrose to date has found virtually identical
responses of the body to both. - ✔✔true
Verified | Latest 2024 Version
list the disaccharides in alphabetical order - ✔✔lactose. maltose, sucrose
Carbohydrates are the first link in the food chain and are obtained almost exclusively from
________
. Through _________________
, plants combine carbon dioxide, water, and the sun's energy to form _____________
, from which the human body can obtain energy. Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and
____________
. - ✔✔plants, photosynthesis, glucose, oxygen
list the monosaccharides in alphabetical order - ✔✔fructose, galactose, glucose
Carbohydrate-rich foods are obtained almost exclusively from animals. - ✔✔False
Maltose consists of _____. - ✔✔two glucose units
The storage form of glucose found in plants is called _____. - ✔✔starch
Glucose may be strung together in long strands of thousands of glucose units to form _____, which
include starch, glycogen, and most
_______. Some of the best known insoluble fibers are ____________
and hemicellulose, while soluble fibers include _____________
and gums. - ✔✔polysaccharides, fibers, cellulose, pectin
Groups of individuals who may not be able to eat enough high-fiber food in a day to meet energy or
nutrient needs include the (a) malnourished; the (b) _______
, ; and (c) young children who adhere to all-plant (________) diets. - ✔✔elderly, vegan
The human brain depends almost exclusively on _____ for its energy. - ✔✔carbohydrate
Which food item should you choose to lower your blood cholesterol level? - ✔✔oatmeal
A person who complains of frequent urinary tract infections, excessive urination and thirst, slow healing
of cuts, and blurred vision is most likely experiencing symptoms of _____. - ✔✔type 1 diabetes
Many different forms of fiber exist, each with specific effects on health. The DRI intake recommendation
for fiber is __________
grams per 1,000 calories. Fiber needs are best met by eating _______
plant foods, which contain a mix of fiber types; __________-
fiber in large doses can have undesirable effects. - ✔✔14, whole, purified
To make sure you are choosing a whole-grain product, you should _____. - ✔✔look for whole grains
listed as the first ingredient
Which food item would be most easily digested based on its carbohydrate content? - ✔✔white bread
The predominant type of diabetes is type ___________
diabetes, characterized by _________
resistance of the body's cells. In contrast, the person with type ___________
diabetes does not produce enough insulin because the person's immune system attacks the cells of the
______________-
that produce it. - ✔✔2, insulin, 1, pancreas
Most research comparing the metabolic effects of HFCS and sucrose to date has found virtually identical
responses of the body to both. - ✔✔true
