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20 Cards in this Set
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Glucose is the end product of both simple and complex carbohydrate consumption in humans
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True
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Simply stated, glycogen is the stored form of glucose
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True
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Glucagon stores and releases glucose from or to the blood
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False
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Fructose is the sweetest of all sugars, even sweeter than sucrose
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True
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Fiber provides the individual with few if any calories and is considered nutritionally unimportant
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True
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People consume very little glycogen so it is extremely important as the body's storehouse of regularly utilized energy
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True
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Even though there are far fewer carbs than fats in the body, carbs are actually more important as a fuel source
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True
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There is no RDA for carbs, but they are still essential
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True
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Complex carbs are long chains of simple carbohydrates
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True
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Although fat can be used for energy, the body seems to need more carbohydrates than other fuel sources
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True
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Carbohydrates should be kept available (stored in the body) to prevent the use of protein for energy. This is called the protein sparing action of carbohydrates
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True
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A sources of dietary carbs are needed at intervals throughout the day
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True
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Carbohydrates are second ony to proteins as a recommended source of energy for the body
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False
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Although fiber provides no calories to the body, they are still considered complex carbs
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True
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The liver is responsible for secreting hormones that control blood glucose levels
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False
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Complex carbohydrates incude sweetenders and starch
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False
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When excess carbohydrates are eaten, the body will continue to store them as glycogen until blood glucose returns to normal
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False
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The worst problem with the over consumption of sugar is obesity
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False
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While simple carbs are lumped in one group, complex carbs are divided into three groups
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True
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The best way to increase the amount of carbs in the average American diet is to increase the percentages of simple and complex carbs above that currently consumed
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False
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