Simple carbohydrates include monosaccharides and _________.

The most abundant monosaccharides found in food include glucose, ___________, and ___________.

What is the primary function of glucose?

what foods represent the most significant sources of fructose in the typical U.S. diet?

Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are bonded together as a result of a ____________ reaction.

Which type of starch is linear in appearance?

Where does the digestion of starch begin?

With long-term Constipation, areas along the colon wall can become weak and develop protruding pouches. what is this condition called?

Amy got up late this morning so she skipped breakfast and went straight to her soccer practice. Which fuel source is her body relying upon to supply the glucose that her brain needs to function?

A person who does not have sufficient lactase will experience difficulty digesting _____________.

The enzyme that breaks a ceratin disaccharide into two individual glucose units is called:

Which part(s) of the grain kernel is/are not present in refined wheat flour?

A low-glycemic index (GI) food has a GI rating of:

The glycemic load takes into account the:

Saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, and stevia area all classified as:

The hormone _______________ is released in time of high blood glucose while the hormone ___________ is released in times of low blood glucose.

Which form of diabetes mellitus is most common?

Type 1 diabetes is classified as a(n) ____________ disorder.

Which symptom is NOT associated with Type 1 diabetes?

True or False: Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancrease.

Glycogenisis is:

In the process of __________________ glucose is synthesized from amino acids and other non-carbohydrate sources.

True or False: Obesity is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes

Which of the following nutrients can the body store the most of in the least amount of space?

During the digestion of Fat, ______________ stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder and ___________ from the pancrease.

Which of the following ingredients on a food label would alert you to the precesnse of trans fatty acids in a product?

The functions of fat include:

True or False: The role of LDL cholesterol is to transport cholesterol from body tissues to the liver

At room temperature, oils can be distinguished from fats because oils are ____________ while fats are ____________.

What does the alpha end of a fatty acid contain?

A saturated fatty acid contains ____________ carbon to carbon bonds

A fatty acid designated as 18:1 has:

What are the two essential fatty acids for adults?

The body produces ______________ from fatty acids when its supply of glucose is limited.

The process of producing ketones from fatty acids is called:

How many fatty acids does a phospholipid contain?

In the body, cholesterol is incorporated into cell membranes and is used to synthesize many hormones and __________.

Where does lipid digestion begin?

Which enzymes are responsible for the digestion of triglycerides?

Healthy Adults are recommended to consume ____________ of their energy from lipids.

The dietary guidelines suggest that saturated fatty acids should constitute no more than ___________ percent of one's total calories.

True or False: Women may experience different symptoms than men when experiencing a myocardial infarction.

Factor(s) that increase risk of cardiovascular disease include

A person who is experiencing sudden numbness in or weakness on one side of the body, confusion, slurred speech, or a severe headache, is likely experiencing ___________.

Some sensitive people develop high blood pressure in response to consuming excessive ____________.

The DASH diet incorporates eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and reducing sodium to help control which of the following conditions?

The presence of _______________ chemically distinguishes protein from carbohydrates and fat.

Each amino acid molecule contains a strcturally unique part called the __________ group.

Amino Acids that cannot be made by the body are called ____________ amino acids.

True or False: the secondary structure of proteins includes further folding beyond the primary structure with examples including: a-helix and b-pleeted sheet.

A good source of a complete protein includes all of the following except:

When digested proteins reach the stomach, HCI ______________ the proteins.

True or False: When pairing complimentary proteins (combinging inclomplete proteins), they must always be consumed during the same meal to maximize health benefits.

The essential amino acid present in the lowest concentration in an incomplete protein source is that food's _________________.

Each _____________ provides instructions as to how to assemble a particular protein.

The study of how nutrition and genetics interact to influence health is called ____________.

Which of the following is not made of protein?

____________ is an example of a structural protein.

The process by which proteins are continually broken down and resynthesized are collectively known as ___________.

When protein is needed for energy, the nitrogen-containing amino group is removed in a process called ____________.

what organ converts ammonia (NH3) to urea?

Jefferey has been hospitalized for two eeks suffering froma severe case of the flu. he has been losing weight and has little appetite. jefferey is most likely in _____________ nitrogen balance.

andrew is a 55 year old school teacher who weighs 220 pounds. how many grams of protein does he need each day?

Those who avoid eating all animal products except dairy are referred to as ___________.

Which of the following vitamins or minerals would most likely be deficient in a vegan diet?

True or False: For most healthy individuals, excessive protein intake can eventually injure the kineys, resulting in severe health complications.

Jasmine is trying to lose weight. She has decided to try a diet that lets her eat unlimited amounts of protein. The protein that Jasmine eats that is above and beyond what she needs is _____________.

the alcohol content of 80 proof tequilla is:

A standard alcoholic beverage is defined as:

Alcohol absorption occurs in the:

The main organ responsible for ethanol is metabolism is the:

When alcohol consumption initially exceeds the ability to metabolize:

True or False: body leanness and body size both influence BAC

When consumed in low to moderate amounts, alcohol is primarily metabolized by the ______________ pathway.

The unpleasant side effects associated with heavy drinking (a "hangover": headache, nausea, and vomiting) are caused by an accumulation of:

After years of heavy drinking, cirrhosis can damage the ____________.

What percentage of cancers of the mouth and esophagus are associated with heavy drinking?

The dietary guidelines for americans state that those who choose to drink alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation. This is defined as up to __________ drink(s) per day for women and ___________ drink(s) per day for men.

Binge drinking is defined as consumption within a two hour period of ____________ or more drinks for a woman and __________ or more drinks for a man.

True or False: Drinking excessive Alcohol does not have an impact on nutrient availability and, therefore, does not impair nutritional status.