A Closer Look at Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates give us ________.

• energy

• calories

• excess weight

Carbohydrates are also known as _________.

• Sugar

• fats

• amino acids

A carbohydrate is an organic compound that is comprised of what?

• water molecules

• myosin

• actin

Are carbohydrates an essential nutrient?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is a food source of carbohydrates?

• potatoes

• eggs

• oil

How many main groups of carbohydrates are there?

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is the simplest form of Monosaccharides?

• glucose

• sucrose

• cellulose

What is the process of splitting water into its components?

• hydrolisis

• metabolism

• digestion

All of the following are characteristics of simple carbohydrates except:

• found in candy, soda, fruit, and table sugar

• provide great amount of energy

• are monosaccharides and disaccharides

All of the following are examples of a complex carbohydrate except:

• starchy vegetables such as potato

• stay in the body as stored energy

• sweetened fruit juice