Carbohydrates Quiz

What is a simple sugar consisting of a single sugar molecule called?

• Polysaccharide

• Monosaccharide

• Glycemic index

• Insulin resistance

Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

• Starch

• Fiber

• Glucose

• Insulin

What is a complex carbohydrate with three or more simple sugars strung together called?

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Glycemic index

• Insulin resistance

Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Starch

• Galactose

Which foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar?

• Foods with low glycemic index

• Foods with high glycemic index

• Foods with high protein content

• Foods with low fat content

What is the primary focus of carbohydrates in the body?

• Building muscle

• Providing energy

• Storing fat

• Enhancing vitamins

What is the definition of a carbohydrate?

• A type of protein

• A type of fat

• A nutritional category for sugars and molecules that the body breaks down to make sugars

• A type of vitamin

What are simple sugars also known as?

• Polysaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Monosaccharides

• Oligosaccharides

What hormone is synthesized in the pancreas to manage blood sugar?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

What happens when sugar moves from the digestive tract to the bloodstream?

• It is stored as fat

• It is excreted

• It is used for energy

• It is converted to protein