Author Question: Polyols or sugar alcohols are one of the alternatives to naturally occurring sugar that are used ... (Read 81 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Polyols or sugar alcohols are one of the alternatives to naturally occurring sugar that are used widely in the American diet. Some of the sugar alternatives can cause unpleasant side effects in some people if eaten in large amounts.

What can large amounts of polyols cause in some people? A) Diarrhea C) Elevated serum glucose levels
B) Constipation D) Nausea

Question 2

If he is genetically susceptible, an older man who has eaten a high-fat, high-salt diet all his life has a high risk of developing

a. genetic disorders, hypertension, and di-abetes.
b. hypertension and sickle cell anemia.
c. viral infections requiring antibiotics.
d. coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

asdfghjkl; · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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Polyols (e.g., sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol) are natural sweeteners derived from monosaccharides. Some people experience a laxative effect (abdominal gas, discomfort, or osmotic diarrhea) after consuming polyols. Nausea and constipation are not caused by large intakes of sugar alcohols. Sugar alternatives do not increase serum glucose levels.

Answer to Question 2

D
Coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes are all more common in individuals who consume high-fat, high-sodium diets. Risk of genetic disorders, sickle cell anemia, and viral in-fections is not affected by dietary fat and sodium intakes.