Question 1

Unbleached wheat flour is a whole grain.

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Unbleached wheat flour typically refers to refined flour where the bran and germ have been removed, not whole grain which contains all parts of the grain kernel.

Question 2

Most of your body's glycogen stores are in the liver.

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While the liver does store glycogen, the majority of the body's glycogen is actually stored in the muscles.

Question 3

Instead of soaking beans, just cook them longer to remove the complex sugars that cause flatulence (gas).

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Soaking beans before cooking helps to remove some of the complex sugars that cause gas, but simply cooking them longer without soaking does not effectively remove these sugars.

Question 4

Use whole lentils in ragouts and stew dishes because they hold their shape better than split lentils.

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Whole lentils maintain their shape better during cooking, making them ideal for dishes like ragouts and stews where texture is important. Split lentils cook faster and tend to become mushy, which is less desirable for these types of dishes.

Question 5

Legumes are good sources of protein and fiber.

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Legumes, such as beans, lentils, and peas, are rich in both protein and dietary fiber, making them nutritious components of a balanced diet.

Question 6

What are the two main categories of carbohydrate, and which nutrients are in each category?

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Question 7

List two single and two disaccharides and foods each one is found in.

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Question 8

List three foods/drinks high in added sugars.

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Question 9

Describe the process during which starches gelatinize.

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Question 10

Compare and contrast soluble and insoluble fiber in at least two ways.

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Question 11

If you eat 2,500 kcal/day, how many grams of fiber should you take in?

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Question 12

Name three health effects of a diet high in fiber.

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Question 13

Why isn't white flour a whole grain? Give two examples of whole grains.

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Question 14

Why is white flour enriched?

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Question 15

How can you tell if a product is whole grain? Give at least two ways.

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Question 16

Name three functions of carbohydrates.

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Question 17

How does the body regulate the level of glucose in the blood? Name and describe the actions of the two hormones involved.

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Question 18

Although Americans do eat enough carbohydrates, the choices are not nearly as healthy as they could be. Explain this statement and give examples of foods.

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Question 19

Give an example of how to use beans or lentils on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Give the name of the menu item and its ingredients, and include how you would present it.

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Quiz 3: Carbohydrates