### Flashcards
1. Q: Which of the following combinations of monosaccharides is true?
A: Glucose and galactose form lactose.
2. Q: Which of the following describes type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A: Strongly associated with obesity.
3. Q: Which carbohydrates can be absorbed from the small intestine into the bloodstream?
A: Monosaccharides.
4. Q: What are polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes called?
A: Fiber.
5. Q: What is a major source of lactose?
A: Milk.
6. Q: What are some sudden symptoms of diabetes?
A: Extreme thirst.
7. Q: After absorption, galactose is converted to what in the liver?
A: Glucose.
8. Q: What are the two forms of starch found in food?
A: Amylose and amylopectin.
9. Q: Which sweetener is popular in food manufacturing due to its low cost and stability?
A: High-fructose corn syrup.
10. Q: What are the major storage sites for glycogen?
A: Muscles and liver.
11. Q: Starch consists of hundreds of what type of molecules bound together?
A: Glucose.
12. Q: What do red blood cells and the brain derive most of their energy from?
A: Carbohydrates.
13. Q: The term simple carbohydrates refers to what?
A: Monosaccharides and disaccharides.
14. Q: Where does carbohydrate digestion begin?
A: In the mouth with salivary amylase.
15. Q: After sugars are absorbed into the blood, where do they travel to?
A: The liver.
16. Q: Why is excessive sugar intake related to dental caries?
A: Oral bacteria produce acids that dissolve tooth enamel when metabolizing sugars.
17. Q: According to recommendations, carbohydrates should contribute what percentage of total calories for adults?
A: 45% to 65%.
18. Q: What percentage of total calories should Americans limit added sugars to?
A: Less than 10%.
19. Q: Which hormone is released from the pancreas when blood glucose is elevated?
A: Insulin.
20. Q: Which statement describes type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A: Caused by lack of insulin production.
21. Q: Most lipids are transported in the blood as part of what structure?
A: Lipoprotein.
22. Q: What describes a fatty acid that has been damaged by exposure to light, oxygen, or heat?
A: Rancid.
23. Q: What are the main fuels for muscles during rest and light activities?
A: Fatty acids.
24. Q: Food manufacturers add lecithin to foods for what purpose?
A: To keep mixtures of fat and water from separating.
25. Q: What is the major function of adipose tissue?
A: Store energy.
26. Q: What does a higher level of LDL indicate in terms of heart disease risk?
A: Increased risk.
27. Q: Fish oil supplements may be prescribed to achieve what?
A: Lower blood triglycerides.
28. Q: What is the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids called?
A: Hydrogenation.
29. Q: What is composed of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acids?
A: Triglyceride.
30. Q: What is sometimes called "good" cholesterol?
A: HDL.
31. Q: What type of fatty acids does butter mostly contain?
A: Saturated.
32. Q: Which food is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids?
A: Salmon.
33. Q: What happens to a fat during hydrogenation?
A: It changes from a liquid to a solid.
34. Q: How many carbon-carbon double bonds does a monounsaturated fatty acid contain?
A: One.
35. Q: What should you limit to reduce dietary cholesterol intake?
A: Organ meats.
36. Q: Why does adipose tissue slow heat loss in cold environments?
A: Due to its low water content.
37. Q: Where does lipid digestion and absorption primarily occur?
A: Small intestine.
38. Q: Which of the following is an essential fatty acid?
A: Alpha-linolenic acid.
39. Q: What is the simplest form of lipid called?
A: Fatty acid.
40. Q: What percentage of total calories from protein is recommended by dietary guidelines?
A: 10% to 35%.
41. Q: Where does protein synthesis occur in the cell?
A: Ribosome.
42. Q: How are amino acids transported to the liver?
A: Via the hepatic portal vein.
43. Q: When protein consumption exceeds body needs, what happens to excess amino acids?
A: They are stored as fat.
44. Q: Food proteins are used most efficiently when what?
A: We consume enough carbohydrates and fats to meet kilocalorie needs.
45. Q: Which plant food combination provides all nine essential amino acids?
A: Black beans and rice.
46. Q: What unique nutrient do proteins provide that is vital for the human body?
A: Nitrogen.
47. Q: Which food supplies ample amounts of all essential amino acids?
A: Milk.
48. Q: What is the fate of nitrogen from amino acid breakdown?
A: It is converted to urea.
49. Q: An essential amino acid cannot be synthesized sufficiently in the body for what reason?
A: To meet the body's needs.
50. Q: What is one function of protein?
A: Synthesis of enzymes and hormones.
51. Q: Dietary patterns high in what tend to increase the risk of diseases?
A: Red meat.
52. Q: What are Kwashiorkor and marasmus?
A: Severe forms of protein-calorie malnutrition.
53. Q: In which areas of the body are proteins digested?
A: Stomach and small intestine.
54. Q: What is true about sources of protein?
A: Plant sources tend to be higher in dietary fiber than animal sources.
55. Q: How do most individuals in the United States consume protein?
A: More than is needed.
56. Q: In proteins, amino acids are joined by what type of bonds?
A: Peptide bonds.
57. Q: What is a vegetarian who consumes only plant foods called?
A: Vegan.
58. Q: According to the Food and Nutrition Board, what proportion of kilocalories should come from protein?
A: 10% to 35%.
59. Q: What structure is responsible for protein synthesis within the cell?
A: Ribosome.
60. Q: What happens to excess amino acids when energy needs are met?
A: They are stored as fat.