BIOL 2320 FINAL EXAM PREP NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE 2026/2027 (68pages)

● Which digestive disorder occurs when gluten triggers an immune response that damages the villi of the small intestine? ○ Celiac ● Match the digestive system organ with its function ○ Stomach - Secretes acid... ○ Gallbladder - Stores bile and releases… ○ Pancreas - Releases bicarbonate.. ○ Large Intestine - Absorbs water and... ● Fiber retains water, thus when adequate fiber and fluids are consumed, feces have a higher water content and are more easily & quickly passed. ○ True ● The AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) set for CHO intake is: ○ 45-65% kcals from CHO ● The body's storage form of carbohydrate is: ○ glycogen ● A young woman is advised to eat how many grams of fiber each day? ○ 25 ● The primary function of carbohydrates is to: ○ Provide energy to body cells ● Which of the following statements is not true regarding glucose? ○ it is the most common disaccharide in our diet ● Major natural fructose sources include: ○ Fruits and honey ● Dietary fibers primarily are ○ Polysaccharides ● Where is glycogen stored in the body? ○ Muscles and liver ● Which of the following is a feature of diabetes? ○ Many people with type 2 diabetes are obese ● Match the type of diabetes with the relevant description.