Carbohydrates Quiz

This organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in various combinations

• Carbohydrates
• Simple Carbohydrates
• Complex Carbohydrates
• Monosaccharides

Which carbohydrates are broken down by the body easily?

• Complex
• Simple

Which carbohydrate is the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system?

• Complex
• Simple
• Glucose
• Glycogen

Which carbohydrate provides energy between meals?

• Complex
• Simple
• Glucose
• Glycogen

Carbs are the most important energy source for moderately high to high intensity exercise.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Carbs supplies approximately 40% of the body's total energy needs during rest.

• TRUE
• FALSE

When a person is working at the RPE scale of 4-5 (65-85% of max), what does the body choose as it preferred source of energy?

• Fats
• Carbs
• Protein
• Vitamins

How many calories per gram does carbohydrates provide for energy?

• 9
• 6
• 4
• 10

A simple carbohydrate that only has one sugar is know as what?

• disaccharides
• monosaccharides

Please choose the example that is NOT a simple carb.

• Snickers
• Gummy Bears
• Coke
• Rice