Chapter Questions
Dietary fibera. raises blood cholesterol levels.b. speeds up transit time for food through the digestive tract.c. causes diverticulosis.d. causes constipation.
When the pancreas detects excess glucose, it releases thea. enzyme amylase.b. monosaccharide glucose.c. hormone insulin.d. hormone glucagon.
Cellulose is a(n)a. indigestible fiber.b. simple carbohydrate.c. energy-yielding nutrient.d. animal polysaccharide.
Digested white sugar is broken into ___________ and ___________.a. glucose, lactoseb. glucose, fructosec. sucrose, maltosed. fructose, sucrose
Starch is aa. complex carbohydrate.b. fiber.c. simple carbohydrate.d. gluten.
Fiber content of the diet can be increased by addinga. fresh fruits.b. fish and poultry.c. eggs.d. whole grains and cereals.e. Both a and d.
Which form of diabetes is most common?a. type 1b. type 2c. type 3d. gestational
The recommended daily intake for fiber is approximately ___________ grams.a. 5b. 30c. 100d. 450
Lactose intolerance is the result ofa. drinking high-fat milk.b. eating a large amount of yogurt.c. low lactase activity.d. a high-fiber diet.
One of the components of metabolic syndrome isa. high body weight.b. high waist circumference.c. low blood sugar.d. low blood pressure.