Year 10 Summative Quiz - Carbohydrates

What is the main source of energy in the human diet?

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• fats

• vitamins

Which ingredient acts as a leavening agent in muffins?

• sugar

• starch

• baking powder

• oil

Which process occurs when bread is toasted, causing it to turn brown?

• fermentation

• gelatinisation

• dextrinisation

• caramelization

Which of the following foods is recommended as a healthy snack according to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating?

• chocolate bars

• fresh fruit

• soft drinks

• potato chips

Which carbohydrate is linked to maintaining healthy digestive function?

• glucose

• dietary fibre

• sucrose

• lactose

What is the primary function of a leavening agent in baking?

• to add sweetness

• to enhance flavour

• to create air pockets and make dough rise

• to improve the colour of the crust

Leavening agents can be

• physical

• chemical

• artificial

• biological

Which gas is primarily responsible for the rising of dough when a chemical leavening agent is used?

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• hydrogen

Which of the following is a biological leavening agent?

• baking powder

• baking soda

• yeast

• cream of tatar

A nutrient that is required in large amounts by the body is called a

• major nutrient

• minor nutrient

• macronutrient

• micronutrient