Which best describes sorbitol and glucose?

a. sorbitol is sweeter than glucose
b. they each provide 7 calories per gram
c. sorbitol is absorbed more slowly
d. they both convert into fructose


Answer: c. sorbitol is absorbed more slowly

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

What is the current Tolerable Upper Intake Level established for protein and amino acids??

A) ?ingestion of a diet supplying > 30% energy from protein B) ?two times the RDA C) ?42 mg/kg/day D) ?no Tolerable Upper Intake Level has been established

Nutritional Science

The serious medical condition _______________ is characterized by a lack of insulin or impaired insulin utilization that results in elevated blood glucose levels

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Nutritional Science

Honey contains

a. both fructose and lactose. b. both glucose and galactose. c. more kcalories per teaspoon than sucrose. d. abundant amounts of calcium and iron.

Nutritional Science

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, the respective increase in daily energy intake recommended in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) is:

a. 140 and 252 kcal. b. 240 and 352 kcal. c. 340 and 452 kcal. d. 440 and 552 kcal.

Nutritional Science