CHAPTER 4 REVIEW Which nutrient is the ideal energy source? Name the three monosaccharides. Name the three disaccharides. What is the form in which carbohydrates (CHO) are absorbed into the blood? Where do monosaccharides go to be changed into glucose, after they have been absorbed into the blood? What forms starch? How is glucose stored in the liver and muscles? How long can liver glycogen last, if need is increased? What kinds of foods have fiber? What are some functions of fiber? How much fiber is recommended daily? What is the preferred fuel for cells? Where does CHO digestion occur? What % of daily calorie intake should come from CHO (as stated by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005)? What CHO causes milk intolerance? Which CHO sources are the best choices? Which ones are the worst? What hormone responds to high levels of sugar in the blood? What is the main problem in diabetes? Which kind of diabetes occurs where no insulin in produced? Which kinds of people are most likely to develop type 2 diabetes? Name three complications of diabetes. What energy nutrient should provide the majority of calories for someone with diabetes? What are complex carbs and simple carbs? What is the minimum amount of CHO recommended to ensure protein sparing? What waste product is formed when breakdown of fat is used for energy without adequate CHO intake?
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