Health CH. 3 Nutrition M.C.

Sugars, such as fructose and lactose, are classified as ____.

• complex carbohydrates

• simple carbohydrates

• glucose elements

• integrated carbohydrates

The preferred source of energy for your brain and central nervous system is ____.

• integrated carbohydrates

• fiber

• starch

• glucose

Starches, which are chains of glucose linked together, are classified as ____.

• complex carbohydrates

• integrated carbohydrates

• fiber elements

• simple carbohydrates

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in ____.

• fruits and most vegetables

• nuts

• whole grains

• All of the above.

The important health benefits of fiber include its ability to ____.

• lower cholesterol

• encourage overeating

• raise cholesterol

Amino acids produced in the body are called ____.

• complete proteins

• essential amino acids

• nonessential amino acids

• incomplete proteins

Which of the following is an example of a complete protein source?

• nuts

• grains

• eggs

• dry beans

Fats that are created by a process known as hydrogenation are called ____.

• trans fats

• cholesterol

• unsaturated fats

• saturated fats

Body fat is important to your health because it ____.

• supplies energy to the body when food is unavailable

• helps regulate body temperature

• acts as a cushion to protect internal organs

• All of the above.