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