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MATCHING a.5.6 b.130 c.200 d.Pectin e.Insulin f.Mouth g.Starch h.Sucrose i.Lactose j.Lignin k.Sorbitol l.Glycogen m.Glucagon n.Cellulose o.Hydrolysis p.HFCS q.Epinephrine r.Condensation s.Small intestine t.Large intestine -Substance that signals the release of glucose into blood

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A person with a fasting blood glucose level of 5.6 mmol/L would be classified as which of the following?


A) normal
B) pre-diabetic
C) a type 1 diabetic
D) a type 2 diabetic

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Which of the following conditions is best known to result from regular ingestion of sugar?


A) ulcers
B) diabetes
C) dental caries
D) cardiovascular disease

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The process by which an amino acid is used to make glucose is termed which of the following?


A) glycation
B) ketogenesis
C) protein sparing
D) gluconeogenesis

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Among the following population groups, which shows the highest prevalence of lactose intolerance?


A) Hispanics
B) Caucasians
C) Scandinavians
D) South Asians

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Which of the following practices is known to correlate most strongly with reduced risk of deaths from heart disease?


A) high fibre intake
B) high sugar intake
C) high levulose intake
D) high corn syrup intake

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How is fibre thought to exert an influence over cancer of the colon?

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What is the first organ to respond to an increase in blood glucose concentration?


A) brain
B) liver
C) muscle
D) pancreas

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How are glycogen and amylopectin similar?


A) Both are found in plants.
B) Both are important dietary carbohydrate sources.
C) Both are virtually absent from animal meats.
D) Both are stored in the human body.

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Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?


A) starch
B) galactose
C) fibre
D) gluten

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The chemical reaction by which starch is split into monosaccharides is termed which of the following?


A) hydrolysis
B) condensation
C) gluconeogenesis
D) homeostatic balancing

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What is the principle carbohydrate of milk?


A) lactose
B) sucrose
C) maltose
D) glycogen

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List 4 common accusations made against dietary sugar. What is the evidence for and against these accusations?

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MATCHING a.5.6 b.130 c.200 d.Pectin e.Insulin f.Mouth g.Starch h.Sucrose i.Lactose j.Lignin k.Sorbitol l.Glycogen m.Glucagon n.Cellulose o.Hydrolysis p.HFCS q.Epinephrine r.Condensation s.Small intestine t.Large intestine -A water-insoluble fibre

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Which of the following differentiates the sugar alcohols from herbal sweeteners?


A) They are not sweet.
B) They provide kcalories.
C) They are not metabolized.
D) They promote dental caries.

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MATCHING a.5.6 b.130 c.200 d.Pectin e.Insulin f.Mouth g.Starch h.Sucrose i.Lactose j.Lignin k.Sorbitol l.Glycogen m.Glucagon n.Cellulose o.Hydrolysis p.HFCS q.Epinephrine r.Condensation s.Small intestine t.Large intestine -A water-soluble fibre

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The enzymes that digest dietary sugars are produced by which of the following parts of the digestive system?


A) mouth
B) stomach
C) pancreas
D) small intestine

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Which of the following is the animal polysaccharide composed of glucose units?


A) fibre
B) lactose
C) dextrin
D) glycogen

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In general, modifying a diet that by substituting complex carbohydrates for pure sugars results in a diet that is higher in which of the following?


A) fat
B) fibre
C) energy
D) protein

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Give several examples of soluble and insoluble dietary fibres. List food sources of these fibres. Contrast the physical characteristics and features of these 2 types of fibres and their effects on gastrointestinal tract function.

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