Carbohydrates Quiz

What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

• glycogen

• glucose

• galactose

• fructose

When fructose and glucose are bonded together, they form

• galactose

• sucrose

• lactose

• maltose

The storage form of glucose in animals is

• galactose

• raffinose

• starch

• glycogen

In the body, the major storage sites for glycogen are the muscles and

• pancreas

• gallbladder

• kidneys

• liver

Which of the following are the preferred fuels for MOST body functions?

• protein and fat

• carbohydrate and fat

• carbohydrate and protein

• fat and ketones

Which of the following hormones is released when your blood sugar rises?

• estrogen

• glucagon

• insulin

• CCK

Which of the following BEST describes the glycemic index?

• the glucose content of a given food

• the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin

• the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose

• an individual's glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state

When we don't consume enough carbohydrate, what substances does the body produce as an alternative fuel?

• amyloses

• ketones

• glucagon

• amylases

A diet low in fiber is associated with an increased risk of developing

• dental caries

• diverticulosis

• Crohn's disease

• kidney stones

How many grams of carbohydrate per day are recommended for adults 19 years of age and older?

• 75 grams

• 160 grams

• 130 grams

• 100 grams