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 initially happens to blood sugar levels after you eat carbohydrates?

• They decrease

• They increase

• They remain constant

• They fluctuate randomly

How many units of energy (calories or Kcal) are stored (available) when our bodies digest (break down) one gram of carbohydrate?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 7

What is the role of insulin in blood glucose regulation?

• It tells the cells to increase their update of carbohydrates (sugars)

• It increases blood glucose levels.

• It has no effect on blood glucose levels.

• It tells the cells to convert glycogen to glucose.

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 the term used to describe a carbohydrate that is more than two (2) sugars attached together?

• Polysaccharides

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Multisaccharide

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Starch

• Sucrose

What 2 ways can we store carbohydrate in our bodies?

• Glycogen and body fat

• Glycogen, starch, and cellulose

• Glycogen, fat, and muscle

• Glycogen, glucose, and sucrose