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Amylase is


A) an indigestible fiber.
B) a branched chain of glucose units.
C) an enzyme that digests starch.
D) a straight chain of glucose units.

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The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how a carbohydrate-containing food raises


A) blood glucose.
B) liver glycogen.
C) insulin released from the pancreas.
D) glycogen stored in muscle.

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Which of the following is a true statement about the effects of sugar?


A) Prolonged exposure of the teeth to simple sugars from snacks and drinks promotes dental caries.
B) A high-sugar diet causes hyperactivity among children.
C) A high sugar intake is not problematic as long as the overall diet is low in fat.
D) Natural sources of sugar,like honey,are lower in calories than their processed counterparts,such as high fructose corn syrup.

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Which of the following describes the process of starch digestion?


A) Starch to lactose to galactose
B) Starch to maltose to glucose
C) Starch to glycogen to glucose
D) Starch to sucrose to fructose

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The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugar intake to ______ of total kilocalories.


A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%

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What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?


A) Glucose
B) Fructose
C) Galactose
D) Sucrose

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Which of the following has the most starch?


A) 1 medium orange
B) 1 cup of kidney beans
C) 8 fluid ounces of milk
D) 4 ounces of meat

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The monosaccharides important in nutrition are fructose,glucose,and


A) lactose.
B) sucrose.
C) galactose.
D) maltose.

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The disaccharides important in nutrition are sucrose,maltose,and


A) lactose.
B) fructose.
C) dextrose.
D) galactose.

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The scientific name for milk sugar is


A) maltose.
B) glucose.
C) mannose.
D) lactose.

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