Sugar and Sweeteners Quiz

What are the main functions of sugar in recipes?

• Sweetening, preserving, and providing structure

• Only sweetening

• Only preserving

• Only providing structure

Which of the following is a health problem associated with excessive intake of sugar?

• Diabetes

• Improved vision

• Increased energy levels

• Stronger bones

What is a non-nutritive sweetener?

• A type of sugar that provides calories

• A sweetener that does not provide calories

• A natural sweetener derived from plants

• A sweetener that is high in carbohydrates

Which of the following is not an example of a non-nutritive sweetener?

• Aspartame

• Stevia

• Sucralose

• Glucose

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that consists of a single sugar molecule?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

Which element of the cupcakes lab is related to sugar and its functions?

• Sweetening agent

• Leavening agent

• Coloring agent

• Binding agent

How many calories are in a gram of carbohydrates?

(a)  

How many calories are in a gram of fat?

(a)  

How many calories are in a gram of protein?

(a)  

What is the equation for figuring out % of calories from carbohydrates?

• (Carbohydrates in grams x 4) / Total calories x 100

• (Carbohydrates in grams x 9) / Total calories x 100

• (Carbohydrates in grams x 7) / Total calories x 100

• (Carbohydrates in grams x 2) / Total calories x 100