Carbohydrates (Part 2)

How much glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver?

• 1/4

• 2/3

• 1/3

• None

What acidic alternative fuel source is generated by fat fragments when carbohydrate is not available?

• Ketone Bodies

• Short-Chain Fatty Acids

• Glycogen

• Insulin

What is the preferred energy source for brain and other nerve cells?

• Lipids

• Protein

• Glucose

• Fructose

Which blood glucose regulating hormone is released in response to HIGH blood glucose?

• Glucagon

• Epinephrin

• Insulin

• Cholecystokinin

Which type of diabetes typically occurs as a consequence of obesity?

• Type 1

• Type 2

• Both Type 1 and Type 2

• Neither types

This classifies foods according to their potential for raising blood glucose.

• Glycemic index

• Diabetic index

• Glycemic response

• None of the above

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting added sugar to what percentage of your total caloric intake per day?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What type of dietary fiber can lower cholesterol by binding bile and removing it in feces?

• Insoluble fiber

• Soluble fiber

• Cellulose

• Lignins

What occurs when bacteria in the mouth ferment sugars and produce acids that erodes tooth enamel?

• Nothing

• Dental Caries

• Mouth Blisters

• Inflamed Taste Receptors