Carbohydrates

Which one of the following is NOT a good source of fiber?

• Nuts

• Whole Wheat pasta

• Ground Beef

• Pears

The main function of carbohydrates is to provide

Carbohydrates provide how many calories per gram?

• 2

• 6

• 5

• 4

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Choose the word that describes short grain rice.

• Sticky

• fluffy

• fiber

• light

True or False. Pasta should be cooked in simmering water.

• True

• False

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Pasta should be cooked to "al-dente." What does "al-dente" mean?

• Soft and squishy

• Firm to the bite

• all done

• Slightly crunchy

Which of the following are simple carbohydrates?

• oranges

• biscuits

• sugar

• bread

What are the benefits of fiber?

• Attracts water and helps move food through digestive tract

• Lower risk of colon or rectal cancer

• prevents dehydration

• Lowers blood cholesterol

What is the function of salt in a quick bread recipe?

• flavor

• structure

• richness

• leavening

In which food source would you find the sugar, maltose?

• dairy

• fruit

• grains

• vegetables