Flashcards in Nutrition Ch. 2 Deck (27)
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Simple CHO is
Monosaccharides and disaccharides
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Starches are
Polysaccharides
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Classification of CHO refers to
Mono, di and polysaccharides
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What is glucose
Major form of sugar in the blood
Commonly called blood sugar.
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What is another name for glucose
Dextrose
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What is normal glucose level
70-100
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Blood sugar is the other name for
Glucose
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Dextrose is another name for
Glucose
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Where does lactose naturally occur
In milk Commonly referred to as milk sugar
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When can you not use NutraSweet
If you have a PKU disease
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What is complex carbohydrates also called
Polysaccharides
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What is glycogen
Found in liver and muscle tissue
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What is the storage form of carbohydrates in the body
Glycogen
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Dietary fiber daily adequate intake for men
31-38 grams
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Dietary fiber recommended daily adequate intake for women
21-25
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Dietary fiber intake range should be between
21-38 grams daily
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Soluble fiber sources
Beans, oatmeal, barley, broccoli and citrus fruits
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Pie meringue IS/IS NOT a good source of fiber
IS NOT
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Functions of carbohydrates
Provide fuel
Spare body protein
Help prevent ketosis
Enhance learning and memory procesa
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NEED TO KNOW
1gm of CHO=4
kcal
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Acetone and diacetric acid are
Ketone bodies
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NEED TO KNOW
50 g of CHO each day is usually enough to prevent ketosis
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Is finding a symptom of ketosis
No
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How many grams of CHO do we need a day to prevent ketosis
50
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Does ketosis occur when CHO intake is too low
Yes
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Acetone and diacetic acid are Ketone bodies that can be measured in urine
Yes
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