Question

Which of the following carbohydrates was NOT one of the grains recommended by Duke University researchers to incorporate into the diet plan to lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes? (from the video Whole Grains, Fight Fat, Prevent Disease) Group of answer choices

white, rice, amaranth ,spelt ,barley

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding carbohydrate structure and function?

Group of answer choices

Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Carbohydrates are composed of one or more sugar units.

Carbohydrates serve as building blocks for muscle.

Carbohydrates are a source of fiber in the diet.

Adequate carbohydrate consumption reduces the use of protein for energy.

Research studies have shown that resistance training alone is the most effective weight loss method.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Which of the following nutrients plays a role in the management of blood pressure and can affect the progression of heart disease?

Group of answer choices

calcium

sodium

glucose

electrolytes

iron

Consuming fruits and vegetables each day can reduce cardiovascular disease risk because they are a good source of soluble and insoluble fibers, antioxidant vitamins, and phytochemicals.

Group of answer choices

true.

false.

To promote steady blood glucose levels, women with gestational diabetes should consume:

  

Group of answer choices

diets high in simple carbohydrates.

fish oil supplements.

antioxidant vitamin supplements.

both fish oil supplements and antioxidant vitamin supplements.

a diet that is calorie-controlled for her weight and rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber.

Answer 1

●White rice has a high glycemic index which can increase the blood sugar level

Amaranth is a high fiber ,protein rich mineral.

Spelt contains fibers.

Barley is a good choice for diabetic patient because of its low glycemic index

Ans:White rice

●Carbohydrates or saccharides are the one which provides energy to the body.They are made of carbon ,hydrogen and oxygen.They can be classified as monosacharrides,disaccharides, polysaccharides. Muscles are generally build up by protein. The fiber is a type of carbohydrate. Increased protein intake can give more energy this can simultaneously reduce tte other intakes like protein ,fats.

Ans:Carbohydrates serve as a building block for muscles

●Resistance training has a better approach in reducing the fat content of the body by lean muscle mass but this should be a complementary exercise with aerobic exercise for weight loss

Ans:False

● The blood pressure regulation is done by sodium in the diet.

Calcium is responsible for bone formation, (decreased in osteoporosis)

Glucose is needed to provide energy(increased in diabetes)

Electrolytes is a mixture of all minerals

Iron is needed for hemoglobin formation and prevent anemia

Ans:Sodium

●Fruits are vegetables are the natural source of variety of nutrients in a much simpler form which has the capacity to reduce manu types of illnesses

Ans:True

●These womens are supposed to eat a low glycemic index foods with adequate exercise to keep their blood glucose within normal limits

High carbohydrate diet sill increase blood sugar levels

Supplements of folic acid will be more necessary than addition antioxidants and vitamins

Complex carbohydrates can release blood sugar slowly ,calorie which controls weight is the first step to prevent diabetes

Ans:a diet that is calorie controlled for her weight and rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber.