Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption (Stomach)

What will be an ideal response?


-salivary amylase enzyme is deactivated by high stomach acidity
-no digestion of carbs in stomach

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One method of determining a person's usual eating habits is to collect a:

a. 24-hour food record. b. blood sample. c. diet history. d. weight history.

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________ prevent or limit the ability of free radicals to damage polyunsaturated fatty acids and DNA in cells.

A. Antioxidants  B. Phosphates C. Oxidizing agents D. Antidotes

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_______________ diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance that develops in pregnant women

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following are excellent sources of unsaturated fats?

A) meat B) full-fat dairy products C) beans and rice D) nuts and nut butters

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