Thompson ch 4

1Question 1:

Carbohydrates provide __________ kcal of energy per gram

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The glycemic index shows the potential of how different foods affect our (a)  

• energy levels
• metabolism
• mood
• blood glucose levels

The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrate for adults 19 years of age and older is __________ grams per day.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

If there is no immediate demand for glucose, it is stored as __________.

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrate is (a)   of total energy intake.

• 25%–35%
• 35%–45%
• 45%–65%
• 65%–75%

Lactose, maltose, and sucrose are examples of this type of carbohydrate.

• monosaccharides

• polysaccharides

• starches

• disaccharides

Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen, and __________.

• oxygen

• iron

• nitrogen

• calcium

Carbohydrate digestion begins in the __________.

• pancreas

• small intestine

• stomach

• mouth

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body no longer regulates __________within normal limits.

• Glucose

• fiber

• carbon

• metabolism

People with impaired fasting glucose are more likely to develop __________ than those with normal levels.

• heart disease

• type 1 diabetes

• type 2 diabetes

• allergies