Carbohydrate and Protein Quiz

What is correct function for a carb? 

• build and repair body tissues
• body's main source of energy
• helps keep immune system functioning
• cushions organs

Which of the following is a food source for a carbohydrate?

• Apple
• Bread
• Rice
• all of the above

Carbohydrates break into which two subcategories first?

• Complete and Incomplete
• Complex and Complete
• Complex and Simple
• Simple and Sugar

T/F: We get energy from fiber.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a function of fiber?

• helps you feel full
• helps you go to the bathroom
• sweeps out your system to prevent colon cancer
• all of the above are true

Which of the following is a food source for a simple carb?

• whole grain bread
• potatoes
• chicken
• apple

If you are going to get a simple carb in your diet; which do you want?

• Refined Sugar
• Natural Sugar
• both are healthy
• neither are healthy 

T/F: Natural sugars are healthier than refined  because they provide fiber and other nutrients

• True
• False 

T/F: An example of eating a natural sugar would be eating an apple

• True 
• False

Which of the following is an example of a refined sugar?

• Fructose-Fruit 
• Lactose-Dairy 
• White Sugar
• Maltose-Starches