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Carbohydrates are broken down into _________________.
a) sucrose
b) glucose
c) maltose
d) fructose

The brain stimulates release of the hormone insulin from this organ.
a) pancreas
b) stomach
c) lung
d) gall bladder

Insulin functions include which of the following?
a) carries glucose into the cell
b) stores excess glucose as fat
c) both A and B
d) neither A nor B

What part of the cell burns glucose to release energy?
a) nucleus
b) cell membrane
c) mitochondria
d) lysosome

_________ content determines how rapidly a carbohydrate turns into glucose
a) vitamin
b) mineral
c) water
d) fiber

Why are some foods considered good carbs?
a) have a high fiber content
b) produce slow rise in glucose
c) produce slow rise in insulin
d) all of the above

Which of the following is FALSE concerning bad carbs?
a) produce rapid rise in glucose
b) produce rapid rise in insulin
c) can lead to obesity
d) usually are whole grains

What is a measure of a carbohydrate and how rapidly it changes to glucose?
a) body mass index (BMI)
b) glycemic index (GI)
c) both A and B
d) neither A nor B

Eating high glycemic index foods can cause:
a) carb craving
b) a bonk from hypoglycemia
c) excess glucose stored as fat
d) all of the above

Constant high levels of insulin can make it ineffective, resulting in high glucose levels leading to obesity and the development of :
a) type 1 diabetes
b) type 2 diabetes
c) gestational diabetes
d) all of the above

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