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NSC 150 NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONSWITH ACCURATE ANSWERS.
what is the function of carbohydrates? ANS - provide energy to the body
glycemic index ANS - a method of classifying foods according to their potential for raising blood glucose
monosaccharides ANS - glucose, fructose, galactose
disaccharides ANS - sucrose, lactose, maltose
polysaccharides ANS - starch, glycogen, cellulose
what is the difference between starch and fiber? ANS - humans have enzymes that allow it to digest
starch, but fiber is indigestible and passes through the digestive system to the gut microbiota , which
can digest it.
soluble fiber ANS - fiber that dissolves in water or is broken down by bacteria in the large intestine
insoluble fiber ANS - fiber that does not dissolve in water and is not broken down by bacteria in the
large intestine
insulin ANS - a protein hormone synthesized in the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by
facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues
glucagon ANS - a protein hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose
levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin
, type 1 diabetes ANS - diabetes of a form that usually develops during childhood or adolescence and is
characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.
type 2 diabetes ANS - diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults and most often obese
individuals and that is characterized by high blood glucose resulting from impaired insulin utilization
coupled with the body's inability to compensate with increased insulin production.
gluten ANS - insoluble protein found in wheat, barley, and oats
what causes celiac disease? ANS - genetic defect, lacy of enzyme, consumption of gluten triggers,
autoimmune reaction
what are the normal fasting blood glucose levels ANS - 70-100 mg/dL
PRObiotic ANS - live microbes applied to or ingested into the body, intended to exert a beneficial effect
PREbiotic ANS - a substance that passes undigested into the colon and stimulates the growth and/or
activity of certain types of bacteria
where are carbohydrates absorbed? ANS - duodenum and jejunum
what causes lactose intolerance? ANS - lactase deficiency
HDL vs LDL ANS - HDL - good cholesterol
LDL - bad cholesterol
saturated fats ANS - a fat that is solid at room temperature and found in animal fats, lards, and dairy
products
monounsaturated fats ANS - one double bond; sources include canola oil and olive oil
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