WLNS Carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT a monosaccharide?

• starch

• fructose

• glucose

• galactose

Lactose is composed of

• glucose + fructose

• glucose + glucose

• glucose + sucrose

• glucose + galactose

The sugar found in many baking recipes or at the table is made up of

• glucose + glucose

• glucose + fructose

• glucose + galactose

• glucose + maltose

What two monosaccharides make up maltose?

• glucose + galactose

• glucose + glucose

• glucose + fructose

• glucose + glycogen

Which foods do not contain natural (innate) sugar?

• Whole apple

• 2% Milk

• strawberry

• None of the above

What kind of food is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

• Whole wheat bread
• Blueberry Jam

• Honey
• Table sugar

Grains, fruits, and vegetables are examples of ______ carbs.

• Simple

• Complex

• Incomplete

• Nonessentials

________ is the stored version of glucose in the liver, muscles, and fat cells.

• Glycogen

• Glucagon

• Triglycerides

• Lipids

What percentage of your daily caloric intake should be carbohydrates?

• 45 - 65%

• 20 - 25%

• 10 - 15%

• 50-70%

What is the preferred source of energy for the brain?

• Galactose

• Maltose

• Sucrose

• Glucose