Carbohydrate health benefits

Which carbohydrate provides the most bulk to the diet? 

• Fructose 
• Lactose 
• Fiber 
• Sucrose

Which type of food provides fiber?

• Food from plant sources
• Only from vegetables
• Only from meat

• Only from grains

Which is not a characteristic of dietary fiber?

• can't be digested
• helps you feel full
• acts as a sponge (gel-like)

• makes digestion more difficult

Which of following is a hormone that can increase the blood glucose?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Glycogen

• Simple carbohydrate

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Which of followings is the correct definition of Gluconeogenesis?

• Synthesis glycogen

• Synthesis glucose from non-
  carbohydrate sources

• A hormone that can regulate
  blood glucose

• Breakdown of glycogen

Which of followings is NOT recommended for people with diabetes?

• Should eliminate carbohydrate from diet as much as possible

• choose whole grains over refined and highly processed carbs

• Be active

• Choose healthy fats

• avoid sugary drink and choose water or low-calorie drink

True or False: Type II diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the pancreas and there is not enough insulin production

• True

• False

How does your body respond to high blood glucose?

• Breakdown glycogen

• Secrete glucagon

• Secrete insulin

• increase glycogenolysis

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What is the major function of carbohydrate?

• Strengthen the bones

• provide energy

• provide cushion and support

• Build tissue and muscle