N&W Chapter 5 Content Review

A carbohydrate that has two sugar units is called a .

• polysaccharide
• disaccharide
• monosacchardie
• multisaccharide

Complex carbohydrates .

• include table sugar & candies
• are monosaccharides
• have a simple molecular structure
• are high in starch & fiber

Which of the following is not a function of carbohydrates?

• reduce bulk in the diet
• produce energy
• save proteins for vital roles
• break down fats

Which of the following is not true of dietary fiber?

• dietary fiber is found only in plant foods
• dietary fiber can cause hemorrhoids
• dietary fiber may protect against colon cancer
• dietary fiber helps you feel full when eating

Insulin .

• is stored in the liver
• is the body's storage form of glucose
• helps the body lower blood glucose back to a normal level
• converts carbohydrates to glucose

According to experts, an average diet in the United States .

• needs more carbohydrates
• has more complex carbohydrates than simple
• meets daily recommendations for carbohydrates
• should be high in complex carbs

The DRI for fiber is _____.

• 38 grams per day for teen males
• being met by most people
• 30 grams per day for teen females
• best met by chossing refined grain products

a potato is more fattening

• after it is baked
• when eaten at night
• when topped with sour cream
• when it contains starch

Which of the following statements is true of sugar?

• sugar akes children hyperactive
• sugar is addictive
• sugar contributes to dental caries
• sugar causes diabetes

People who have difficulty digesting milk _____.

• are lactose intolerant
• are hypoglycemic
• have diabetes
• have low blood glucose levels