Unh Nutr 400 Exam 2 - Questions And Answers

Lactase {Ans: Enzyme needed to digest dairy products}Condensation {Ans: Reaction forming disaccharides from monosaccharides}Partially Hydrogenated Oil {Ans: Ingredient indicating trans fatty acids in a product}Galactose {Ans: Another common monosaccharide found in food}Gene {Ans: Provides instructions for assembling proteins.}Nitrogen {Ans: Chemical presence distinguishing protein from carbohydrates and fat.}Cholesterol {Ans: Not made of protein.}Negative Nitrogen Balance {Ans: State where protein breakdown exceeds synthesis.}Obesity {Ans: Risk factor for Type 2 diabetes}Glucose {Ans: Primary function is to provide energy to cells}Liver glycogen {Ans: Fuel source for glucose when skipping breakfast}Glycemic load {Ans: Considers carb content and GI of a food}Vitamin B12 {Ans: Likely deficient in a vegan diet.}Sodium {Ans: Excessive consumption can lead to high blood pressure.}Low-glycemic index {Ans: Food with a GI rating of <= 55}Stroke {Ans: Symptoms include sudden numbness, weakness, confusion, slurred speech, or severe headache.}Glycogenisis {Ans: Synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources}Disaccharides {Ans: Carbohydrates formed by bonding two monosaccharides}Maltase {Ans: Enzyme breaking disaccharides into glucose units}Type 2 diabetes {Ans: Most common form of diabetes mellitus}