Carbohydrates Quiz

Carbohydrates are made up of which three elements?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Iron

• Carbon, Helium, Oxygen

What percentage of total caloric intake in a typical diet is provided by carbohydrates?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

In a typical diet, what percentage of dietary carbohydrates are polysaccharides?

• 10%

• 30%

• 60%

• 90%

Which of the following are typical sources of carbohydrates?

• Meat and poultry

• Grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes

• Fish and seafood

• Oils and fats

What types of foods are most carbohydrates derived from?

• Animal-based

• Plant-based

• Mineral-based

• Synthetic sources

How much energy does 1 gram of carbohydrates provide?

• 4 kcal

• 9 kcal

• 7 kcal

• 2 kcal

What is the primary source of energy for the brain?

• Glycogen

• Glucose

• Ketosis

• Protein

What can occur if the diet does not provide enough carbohydrates?

• The body will use more protein for energy

• The body will enter a state of ketosis

• The body will stop using glucose

• The body will produce more glycogen

What role do carbohydrates play in muscle cells?

• They are stored as glucose

• They are stored as protein

• They are stored as glycogen

• They are not present in muscle cells

Which class of carbohydrates consists of monosaccharides and disaccharides?

• Intermediate

• Complex

• Simple

• None of the above