Carbohydrate Review Quiz

What is the primary difference between essential and nonessential nutrients?

• Essential nutrients are not needed for survival

• Nonessential nutrients cannot be synthesized by the body

• Essential nutrients must be obtained from the diet

• Nonessential nutrients are more important than essential nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a source of simple carbohydrates?

• Candy

• Fruit

• Bread

• Carbonated drinks

What happens to blood sugar levels after eating?

• They decrease

• They increase

• They remain constant

• They fluctuate randomly

Which organ is primarily responsible for breaking down glycogen to glucose?

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Kidney

• Stomach

What is the role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?

• It decreases blood glucose levels.

• It increases blood glucose levels.

• It has no effect on blood glucose levels.

• It converts glucose to fat.

Which hormone is released when blood glucose levels fall below normal?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the human diet?

• Provide energy

• Build muscle

• Regulate digestion

• Strengthen bones

What is formed from the combination of a fructose and a glucose molecule?

• Maltose

• Lactose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

• To increase blood glucose levels

• To decrease blood glucose levels

• To convert glucose to glycogen

• To break down proteins

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Starch

• Sucrose