NTR 222 Exam 1 Prep (100% Correct Answers)

glucose correct answers monosaccharide; most common and important; main source of energy for the body and circulates in blood, referred to as blood sugar when linked together, make up complex carbs such as starches and fibers fructose correct answers monosaccharide; sugar found abundantly in fruit, honey, and some veggies (beets, sweet taters, parsnips, and onions) galactose correct answers monosaccharide; part of lactose found in milk, rarely exists by itself, may be in fiber component of fruit (pectin). fruits (bananas, berries, and cherries are good sources). Veggies (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, pumpkin, and spinach) sucrose correct answers disaccharide; a.k.a table sugar; comprises 25% of total caloric intake of western diet lactose correct answers disaccharide; milk sugar, only mammals produce lactose in mom's milk, major source of cals for babies, aids in absorption of calcium and favors growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria maltose correct answers disaccharide; in plants, only found while germinating seeds. in animals, found when starches are broken down during digestion. major source of this in our diets may be malted candies or shakes, malt liquors or beers. whole grains are what kind of carb? correct answers complex carbohydrate insoluble fiber is what kind of carb? correct answers complex carbohydrate sucrose is what kind of carb? correct answers simple carb glycogen is what kind of carb? correct answers complex carb fructose is what kind of carb? correct answers simple carb sucrose is made of what two molecules? correct answers glucose and fructose lactose is made of what two molecules? correct answers glucose and galactose what two molecules make up maltose? correct answers glucose+glucose the major role of carbs in the body is correct answers energy production what type of carb provides little energy but is beneficial for GI health? correct answers dietary fiber