NUTR 331 Mid Term Exam Study Guide from Quizzes and Textbook Self Check Questions Athabasca University

NUTR 331 Mid Term Exam Study Guide from Quizzes and Textbook Self Check Questions Athabasca University
what is the primary function of glucose in the body?
✔✔furnish energy
insulin
✔✔what hormone lowers blood glucose?
glucagon
✔✔what hormone raises blood glucose?
epinephrine (adrenaline)
✔✔what hormone affects blood glucose during times of stress?
50-55%
✔✔average carbohydrate intake is about what percentage of total energy
intake?
17 grams
✔✔what is the average daily intake of dietary fibre in Canada?
wheat bran
✔✔what source of fibre has the greatest increase in fecal weight?