Question 1

Carbohydrates provide approximately 30% of the calories for people living in the United States.

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50% (half)

Question 2

With the above food sources in mind, what nutrients are Jill and Henry not receiving?

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Question 3

Ketoacidosis, a condition caused by the accumulation of ketones, or acids, in the blood and urine, upsets the acid-base balance of the body. This condition could cause a fatal coma.

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Ketoacidosis can indeed cause a fatal coma if left untreated or improperly managed. It is a serious medical emergency that primarily affects people with type 1 diabetes but can also occur in people with type 2 diabetes or other health conditions. Symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, confusion, and lethargy. Treatment typically involves insulin therapy, fluid replacement, electrolyte supplementation, and close monitoring.

Question 4

Provide an explanation for the use of fiber in at least five medical conditions. Explain the rationale for each. What are the best food sources for fiber?

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Question 5

Carbohydrates are required by the body to furnish adequate fiber needed.

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Carbohydrates do provide fiber which is essential for maintaining good digestive health.

Question 6

What is cellulose, why is it important, and in what foods is it found?

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Question 7

The starch in grain kernels is found primarily in the germ.

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endosperm

Question 8

Jill and Henry both have difficulty with constipation. What food sources provide fiber in the diet? What food sources can you recommend to aid this problem? Why have they limited the fiber in their diet? What is the dietary requirement for fiber?

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Question 9

Diabetes mellitus is the main cause of obesity in the United States.

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Eating refined carbohydrates

Question 10

Jill and Henry consume a lot of carbohydrates. Why is this a common occurrence among the elderly population?

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Question 11

Compare and contrast the three groups of carbohydrates: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

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Question 12

Discuss the protein-sparing action of carbohydrates.

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Question 13

Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and supply the major source of energy for the body.

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Carbohydrates are indeed organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and are the main source of energy for the human body.

Question 14

If there are insufficient carbohydrates in the diet to meet energy requirements, fat oxidation occurs. What is the impact of this on the metabolism of the body? What nutrients does the body use for energy?

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Question 15

Discuss the consequences of consuming too much fiber.

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Question 16

Develop a dietary plan for them and include a shopping list for the foods needed that they may give to a family member who shops for them.

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Question 17

The body needs a constant supply of energy; consequently, it stores approximately one-half of a 24-hour need of carbohydrates in the liver and muscles.

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This is true. The body stores carbohydrates in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscles to provide a constant supply of energy.

Question 18

Insufficient lactase causes _____.

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Insufficient lactase causes lactose intolerance, not milk allergy or constipation.

Question 19

Discuss the metabolism of glucose. What is the function of glucose in the body? Which food sources are needed to obtain glucose? What controls the process of glucose metabolism? What does the body do with the glucose that is not needed?

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Question 20

Disaccharides are simple sugars that may be absorbed from the intestine directly into the blood stream.

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Monosaccharides

Quiz 4: Carbohydrates