Question

Types of non-digestible dietary carbohydrates that promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the colon are called:

Select one:

a. Phytochemicals

b. Prebiotics

c. Antioxidants

d. Probiotics

There is no RDA set for sugar but WHO recommends limiting sugar intake to less than how many grams per day?

Select one:

a. 10

b. 5

c. 15

d. 25

Glycogen in the________________is broken down and released when blood glucose is low.

Select one:

a. Muscle

b. the Liver

c. the small intestine

d. The liver and muscle

The majority of mechanical digestion (mixing and churning) occurs in the :

Select one:

a. stomach

b. large intestine

c. small intestine

d. mouth

The method of absorption that requires energy is called:

Select one:

a. Simple diffusion

b. Chylomicron

c. Facilitated diffusion

d. Active transport

Identify the molecule:

Select one:

a. polyunsaturated fatty acid

b. cholesterol

c. saturated fatty acid

d. amino acid

Answer 1

1.b. Prebiotics

Prebiotics are agents that promote growth of beneficial microorganisms in gut.

2.d.25

WHO recommended daily sugar intake for an adult with normal BMI is 25grams (6 teaspoons) of sugar per day .

3.d.the liver and muscle

The excess glucose is stored as glycogen in the body. When the glucose level decrease the glycogen in liver and muscles is converted to glucose.

4.a. stomach

The mechanical digestion begins in the mouth. But majority of mechanical digestion occurs in the stomach.

5.d. active transport

In active transport molecules move against the concentration gradient , hence it requires energy.