Exam 2 Review Flashcards
(20 cards)
Fatty acids may differ from one another(be able to describe the difference in fatty acids)
In chain length and degree of saturation
Digestible carbohydrates are absorbed as _______ through the small intestinal wall and are delivered to the liver, which releases ______ into the bloodstream.(understand the types of carbs, and what they look like)
monosaccharides, glucose
___________ converts starch to disaccharides, and this reaction occurs in the ____________. (Know the digestive track of carbs)
Pancreatic amylases; small intestine
Which of the following is not a protein?
Glycogen
Soluble fibers can be fermented by gut bacteria.
True
In Type II diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin, but cells are resistant to the signal. This condition is called insulin resistance.(Know the difference between type 1 and type 2 including risks)
True
Glucose is required by nerve cells and red blood cells as an energy source. (Know the role of glucose.)
True
When fasting, muscle releases glycogen to balance blood glucose level. (Understand the body when its fasting)
False
Which of the following dietary recommendations for total fiber intake are correct?
men = 38 g/day ; women = 25 g/day
What do you need to know about Glycemic index?
Glycemic index is affected by type of carbohydrages, cooking process and presence of fat or fiber.
___(A)______ is solid at room temperature, while ___(B)____ is liquid at room temperature.
(A) saturated fatty acid, (B) polyunsaturated fatty acid
Note: monounsaturated fatty acids are liquid at room temp, but solid when cold
If a person could not make bile, the person would:
be unable to absorb most lipids, and fat would be excreted in the feces.
Know examples of all 3 types of fat
Ex: Coconut Oil is a Saturated Fat
What is Sucrose(Know what all products of carbs are)
Disaccharide
DHA and EPA are essential fatty acids. (Know what these are)
FALSE
Which enzyme digests fiber in the large intestine?
Trick Question, Fiber isn’t digested.
Characteristics of the 2 main types of essential fatty acids discussed in class include
they are all polyunsaturated fatty acids
they must be supplied by the diet
Know the type of Digestive Problems/ Diseases
(Look all this shit up)
Dietary fiber has been recommended for its possible benefits in reducing heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol. How is fiber thought to play its role in lowering blood cholesterol?
Viscous fiber binds with bile in the intestine and is excreted in feces.
Starch is made up of long chains of
Glucose
