Review on Carbohydrates

Which of the following is not a source of carbohydrates?

• pasta

• rice

• apple

• egg

Answer explanation

Eggs are rich sources of proteins and fats but do not contain a significant amount of carbohydrates.

What essential nutrients/elements can we get from carbohydrates?

• fiber

• sugars and starches

• sugar

• fiber, starch, and sugar

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• repair worn-out tissues

• provide energy

• aid in growth

• prevents from diseases

What happens if the body does not have enough carbohydrates?

• Proteins will be used as an energy source.

• The person dies immediately.

• The person loses his/her appetite.

• It does not affect the functions of other essential nutrients.

What pertains to simple carbohydrates that contains one sugar unit?

• disaccharide

• monosaccharide

• oligosaccharide

• polysaccharide

Which of the following food is a simple carbohydrate?

• lettuce

• milk

• rice

• squash

Answer explanation

Rice contains glucose which is a monosaccharide.

What pertains to carbohydrates that contain 2 sugar units?

• disaccharide

• monosaccharide

• oligosaccharide

• polysaccharide

Which of the following food items is an example of a disaccharide?

• banana

• beans

• corn

• table sugar

Answer explanation

Milk contains the sugar lactose. It is composed of glucose and galactose.

Which of the following pertains to the carbohydrate that consists of 3-10 sugar units?

• disaccharide

• monosaccharide

• oligosaccharide

• polysaccharide

Which of the following is an oligosaccharide?

• onion

• tomato

• okra

• malunggay

Answer explanation

Garlic contains fructose, glucose, and sucrose.