chapter 4 pt 1

Question 1

carbs do what

Answer 1

meet body’s energy needs
feed brain and nervous system
keep digestive system fit
keeps body lean

Question 2

carbs nutrient group is comprised of

Answer 2

digestible and indigestible carbs
complex and simple carbs
essential nutrient is glucose

Question 3

glucose contain’s the sun’s

Answer 3

radiant energye

Question 4

simple monosaccharides carbs(sugar)

Answer 4

glucose
fructose
galactose

Question 5

simple disaccharides carbs(sugar)

Answer 5

maltose
sucrose
lactose

Question 6

complex carbs (polysaccharides)

Answer 6

starch
fiber glycogen

Question 7

monosaccharides and disaccharides

Answer 7

dissolve in water

Question 8

starch sources include

Answer 8

whole grains
legumes
minimally processed starchy veggies

Question 9

fiber sources include

Answer 9

whole grains
legumes
fresh and minimally fruits and veggies

Question 10

starch is a stored energy source for

Answer 10

plants

Question 11

important physical properties of starch are

Answer 11

holds water and swells
when wet, starch becomes sticky
digestible by human enzymes

Question 12

fiber is

Answer 12

plant structures like stems, leaves, etc
human enzymes cannot digest fiber

Question 13

fiber digestion is done by

Answer 13

bacteria in colon

Question 14

there are no dietary sources for

Answer 14

glycogen

Question 15

glycogen is an

Answer 15

animal storage form of glucose

Question 16

glycogen is produced by, stored in, and used by

Answer 16

brain cells (less than 1%)
liver cells (33%)
muscle cells (66%)

Question 17

only the liver can release

Answer 17

glucose from its glycogen stores into the blood