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Carbohydrates

• ZI XUAN

• RUI BO

• NATHAN

Carbohydrates

There are many vitamins and nutrients in the foods people eat, and one of the three main ways the body obtains energy or calories is through carbohydrates. The sugars, starches, and fibers found in vegetables, grains, fruits and milk products are called carbohydrates and are important to a healthy life. They are macronutrients and are the body's main source of energy.

Multiple Choice

1) All the following elements are contained in carbohydrates EXCEPT:

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

Multiple Choice

2) All the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT:

• A: Complex sugars are often found in nutritious foods.

• B: Complex carbohydrates can also be called sugars.

• C: Vitamins and minerals are needed for good health.

Multiple Choice

3) Complex carbohydrates can be found in all the following foods EXCEPT:

• A.Pasta

• B: Bread

• C: Crackers

• D: Candy

Multiple Choice

4) Carbohydrates enter the body, and the body breaks them down into which of the following?

• A: Simple sugars

• B: Complex sugars

• C: Simple starches

• D: Complex starches

Multiple Choice

5) Which of the following hormones is released by the pancreas?

• A: Carbs

• B: Insulin

• C: Starch

• D: Sugar

Multiple Choice

6) Which of the following food is least likely to be healthy for the body?

• A: Oatmeal

• B: Vegetables

• C: White rice

• D: Whole-grain wheat bread

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