Carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?

• Aids in Digestion

• Energy Source

• Makes food Palatable

• Helps to build muscles

What is a step in both the biscuit and muffin method?

• Cut in the fat into dry ingredients

• Stir until a ball forms

• Make a well and add liquids

• Shape dough

Which statement is accurately describes a complex carbohydrate?

• A carbohydrate that is a long lasting source

• A monosaccharide that is made up of one sugar unit

• A carbohydrate that allows is needed to digest protein

• A carbohydrate that is easily broken down during digestion

Which of the following food will be the best source of simple carbohydrates?

• Pasta and Rice

• Honey and Table Sugar

• Bread and Fruit

• Crackers and Candy

What is another name for the disaccharide that is found in granulated white sugar or table sugar?

• Glucose

• Maltose

• Sucrose

• Fructose

What is the simplest sugar molecule that all carbohydrates must be broken down into, in order to enter the blood stream and be utilized as an energy source?

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Fructose

Starch, Glycogen, and Cellulose are examples of which type of carbohydrate since they must be broken down into many sugar units in the body?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Trisaccharide

Most people do NOT consume enough fiber. How many grams of fiber should we consume daily?

• 20 Grams

• 28 Grams

• 50 Grams

• 45 grams

Which of the following statements accurately describes glycogen?

• The storage form of carbohydrates in the muscles of animals

• The storage form of carbohydrates in plants

• A carbohydrate that can be broken down into one sugar unit

• A quick burning energy source that is easily digested

Which of the following describes a disaccharide?

• A carbohydrate that can be broken down into two sugar molecules during digestion.

• A carbohydrate that is a long lasting energy source

• A carbohydrate that must be broken down into glycogen before being utilized for energy

• A storage form of energy in the muscles and liver