uri nfs 207 exam 2 review questions &
answers 2023/2024
two types of sugars - ANSWER-monosaccharides and disaccharides
starches - ANSWER-polysaccharides that are digestible
fibers - ANSWER-polysaccharides that are NOT digestible
three types of monosaccharides - ANSWER-glucose, fructose, galactose
three types of disaccharides - ANSWER-maltose (whoppers candy), sucrose (table sugars, white) , lactose
(only animal source, dairy sugar)
two types of digestible polysaccharides - ANSWER-starches: amylose (sweet potatoes) and amylopectin
(white potatoes)
what kind of fibers are indigestible polysaccharides - ANSWER-insoluble and soluble fibers
3 insoluble fibers - ANSWER-lignans, cellulose, hemicellulose
3 soluble fibers - ANSWER-pectins, gums, mucilages
glycogen is stored in - ANSWER-liver (for body use) and muscle (muscle use only)
carbohydrate functions - ANSWER-energy, spare protein, prevent ketosis, promote satiety,
gastrointestinal health, maintaining blood glucose
, how to regulate carbs - ANSWER-insulin, glucagon, epinephrine
insulin - ANSWER-lowers the blood glucose when it is very high
glucagon - ANSWER-when blood glucose is low, it increases blood glucose
epinephrine - ANSWER-when glucose needed as quick fuel
sources of carbs - ANSWER-most all from plants except for lactose
top 5 sources in USA of carbs - ANSWER-white bread, soda, cookies & cakes, sugar/syrups/jams, potatoes
glycemic index - ANSWER-the capacity of a given type of CHO to raise blood glucose within 2 hours after
consumption
RDA carb requirement - ANSWER-130 grams/day
RDA carb recommendation - ANSWER-45-65%
Recommended sugars - ANSWER-< 10%
Recommended fibers - ANSWER-25-30 grams/day
excess sugar from carbs - ANSWER-dental caries, possible compromised dietary quality
excess fiber from carbs - ANSWER-increased fluid requirements, decreased mineral absorption
lactose intolerance - ANSWER-when lactase is lacking
answers 2023/2024
two types of sugars - ANSWER-monosaccharides and disaccharides
starches - ANSWER-polysaccharides that are digestible
fibers - ANSWER-polysaccharides that are NOT digestible
three types of monosaccharides - ANSWER-glucose, fructose, galactose
three types of disaccharides - ANSWER-maltose (whoppers candy), sucrose (table sugars, white) , lactose
(only animal source, dairy sugar)
two types of digestible polysaccharides - ANSWER-starches: amylose (sweet potatoes) and amylopectin
(white potatoes)
what kind of fibers are indigestible polysaccharides - ANSWER-insoluble and soluble fibers
3 insoluble fibers - ANSWER-lignans, cellulose, hemicellulose
3 soluble fibers - ANSWER-pectins, gums, mucilages
glycogen is stored in - ANSWER-liver (for body use) and muscle (muscle use only)
carbohydrate functions - ANSWER-energy, spare protein, prevent ketosis, promote satiety,
gastrointestinal health, maintaining blood glucose
, how to regulate carbs - ANSWER-insulin, glucagon, epinephrine
insulin - ANSWER-lowers the blood glucose when it is very high
glucagon - ANSWER-when blood glucose is low, it increases blood glucose
epinephrine - ANSWER-when glucose needed as quick fuel
sources of carbs - ANSWER-most all from plants except for lactose
top 5 sources in USA of carbs - ANSWER-white bread, soda, cookies & cakes, sugar/syrups/jams, potatoes
glycemic index - ANSWER-the capacity of a given type of CHO to raise blood glucose within 2 hours after
consumption
RDA carb requirement - ANSWER-130 grams/day
RDA carb recommendation - ANSWER-45-65%
Recommended sugars - ANSWER-< 10%
Recommended fibers - ANSWER-25-30 grams/day
excess sugar from carbs - ANSWER-dental caries, possible compromised dietary quality
excess fiber from carbs - ANSWER-increased fluid requirements, decreased mineral absorption
lactose intolerance - ANSWER-when lactase is lacking
