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What is the most common monosaccharide which is responsible for providing energy for the brain? 

The breakdown of food by salivary enzymes is an example of: 

Why is soluble fiber important in your diet? 

Complex carbohydrates are made of many __________ bonded together. 

What is the unit of energy in the cell? 

Exceeding a nutrient’s __________ can result in toxicity. 

Protein-heavy diets may lead to excess calcium excretion. This can lead to which of the following conditions? 

A food that markets itself as a “complete protein” will have how many different essential amino acids? 

Many students misuse the word “metabolism” when they say things such as, “I have a really fast metabolism.” Which of the following is a more accurate definition of “metabolism?” 

Use the following Case Study to answer the next 6 questions  Case Study (Cynthia Singerman) Ms. Cynthia Singerman is a 46-year-old patient scheduled with you for her periodontal maintenance appointment.  She reveals she has just become the sole caregiver for her elderly father.  He is able to stay at home alone for short intervals. Cynthia goes home from work during her lunch hour to check on him and prepare his lunch each day. Medical history:  no significant findings, no medications, non-smoker, BP:  125/85 Dental history: maxillary anterior PFM crowns on #7 and 8 and cantilever bridge #10-12 older occlusal amalgams on all molars interproximal restorations on 3 premolar teeth that were placed one year ago periodontal surgery 18 months ago Despite her dental anxiety, she is compliant with her 3 month maintenance appointments and alternates them between her periodontist and general dentist.  3 months ago she was at the periodontal office and the hygienist reported excellent home care, minimal calculus, and the deepest pocket depth was 4mm. Today, however, she presents with moderate plaque, generalized bleeding on probing, light to moderate supra on the lower anterior linguals and light subgingival calculus in the lower molars.  While gathering assessment data, you have recorded new findings for tooth #9-F:  fistula and probing depth of 8mm with subgingival calculus.  Cynthia states that she has pain in this area to hot, cold, and pressure that has been progressively getting worse to the point that she couldn’t even bite into her toast this morning.  Her plaque index is 75%