Which of the following statements about carbohydrate requirements is FALSE?
A) The primary role of dietary carbohydrate is the provision of energy but there is no RDI or AI for total carbohydrates.
B) While there is no RDI or AI value for total carbohydrates, there is an AI value for dietary fibre (30 g/day for men and 25 g/day for women) .
C) Bacterial fermentation products of undigested carbohydrates include short-chain and long-chain (n-3 and n-6) fatty acids.
D) The energy value of a food product comes from glycaemic (17 kJ/g) and non-glycaemic (8 kJ/g) carbohydrate.
E) For reduction in chronic disease risk, increased intake of dietary fibre can be made through replacement of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods and drinks.
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Q1: The following are carbohydrates EXCEPT:
A) dietary fibre
B)
Q2: The storage carbohydrate in mammals is:
A) glucose
B)
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Q6: Which of the following statements about food
Q7: Which of the following disorders or diseases
Q8: Dietary fibre rich foods are generally favourable
Q9: Which of the following conditions is NOT
Q10: Which of the following statements about glycaemic
Q11: The most important feature of food carbohydrates
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