Question 1

Match the disaccharides listed on the right with their monosaccharide constituents, listed on the left.
1. fructose + glucose 
2. glucose + galactose 
3. glucose + glucose 
a. Maltose
b. Sucrose
c. lactose

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Question 2

Describe the tasks of the various body systems in breaking down carbohydrate into glucose to fuel the cells' work.

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Question 3

Explain why, calorie for calorie, carbohydrate-rich foods contribute less to body fatness than do fat-rich foods.

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Question 4

Define hypoglycemia and describe the symptoms of this condition.

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Question 5

Explain the relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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Question 6

How can an adequate intake of soluble fibers from foods benefit health?

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Question 7

Describe the harmful effects of fiber when taken in excess.

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Question 8

Why don't sugar alcohols contribute to dental caries?

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Question 9

What accounts for the steady upward trend in U.S. sugar consumption?

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Question 10

What advice would you give to someone who desires to increase fiber intake without experiencing problems with gas?

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Question 11

Explain what is meant by the "protein-sparing action" of carbohydrate.

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Quiz 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

Match the disaccharides listed on the right with their monosaccharide constituents, listed on the left. 1. fructose + glucose 2. glucose + galactose 3. glucose + glucose a. Maltose b. Sucrose c. lactose