CARBOHYDRATES

1 gram of carbohydrate on oxidation gives ________kcal

• 4

• 9

• 7

• 2

Which of the following us an example of monosaccharides

• maltose

• starch

• fructose

• lactose

Disaccharides are made up of _________units of sugar

Lactose is also known as

• table sugar

• milk sugar

• malt sugar

• fruit sugar

Our body does not have enzymes to digest

• sugar

• starch

• dietary fibre

• dextrin

Which of the following is not a soluble fibre

• pectin

• cellulose

• gum

• mucilage

Which sugar is the major source of energy to our body

Dietary fibre acts as/ provides

• laxative

• bulk to diet

• option 1 and 2 both

• none of these

Source of dietary fibre

• milk

• green leafy vegetables

• whole grains

• option 2 and 3

Which of the following would you incorporate in your meal to increase dietary fibre intake

• fruits and vegetables

• egg

• milk

• refined flour products