What is the minimum daily amount of dietary carbohydrate necessary to spare body protein from excessive breakdown?
a. 10-25 g
b. 50-100 g
c. 100-150 g
d. 150-200 g
e. 200-250 g
Q. 2Gluconeogenesis is a term that describes the synthesis of ____.
a. amino acids from glucose
b. lactose from a source of sucrose
c. fat from excess carbohydrate intake
d. glucose from a noncarbohydrate substance
e. glycogen from glucagon
Q. 3Approximately what fraction of the body's total glycogen content is found in the liver?
a. 1/10
b. 1/4
c. 1/3
d. 1/2
e. 2/3
Q. 4Among the following population groups, which shows the highest prevalence of lactose intolerance?
a. northern Africans
b. Caucasians
c. Scandinavians
d. Native North Americans
e. eastern Europeans
Q. 5If you were to exercise continuously, about how long would glycogen stores last?
a. a few minutes
b. a few hours
c. about 12 hours
d. about 1 day
e. about 3 days
Q. 6Which statement is true of lactose?
a. Its digestion begins in the mouth.
b. It is found in various amounts in most animal foods.
c. It is used as filler in one out of five prescription drugs.
d. It causes frequent allergies in certain population groups.
e. It is used in nearly all over-the-counter drugs.
Q. 7What percentage of the world's adult population show good tolerance to lactose ingestion?
a. 15
b. 30
c. 45
d. 60
e. 75
Q. 8What is the first organ to receive carbohydrates absorbed from the intestine?
a. heart
b. liver
c. pancreas
d. skeletal muscle
e. brain
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