nutrition chapter 4 – Flashcards

carbs are the primary fuel source for our brain and body tissues. T/F

Alternative sweeteners such as aspartame are safe for us to consume. T/F

Sugar alcohols are non-nutritive sweeteners. T/F

The glycemic index rates

carbohydrates contain:

The most common source of added sugar in american's diet is:

Glucose, Fructose, and galactose are:

aspartame should not be consumed by people who have:

Glucose is the preferred source of energy for which of the following?

Which of the following is associated with the development of ketosis?

Which of the following is the preferred fuel or energy source for most body functions?

Which artificial sweetener was almost banned because of a proposed relationship with bladder cancer in experimental animals?

Peggy Sue's doctor wants to screen her for reactive hypoglycemia. If her doctor's suspicions are correct, and Peggy Sue does have reactive hypoglycemia, what would you expect her blood glucose concentration to be at approximately TWO HOURS after she had begun her glucose tolerance test?

A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing:

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?

Which of the following enzymes is found in the mouth?

Which of the following is associated with diets high in added sugars?

Yogurt is tolerated better than milk by many lactase-deficient people because:

Type 2 diabetes is typically only seen in adults. T/F

diets high in sugar cause hyperactivity in children with diabetes. T/f

Carbohydrates are fattening. T/F

insulin and glucagon are both pancreatic hormones. T/F

A person with lactose intolerance is allergic to milk. T/f

Plants store glucose as fiber. T/f

Salivary amylase breaks down starches into galactose.T/f