Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats

What is not a type of carbohydrate?

• Fat
• Fiber
• Starch
• Sugar

Carbohydrates are the largest part of a healthy diet.

• True
• False

Which foods do not contain natural sugar?

• apple
• milk
• strawberry
• none of the above

Which health problems is a consequence of eating too much added sugar? 

• overweight
• heart disease
• diabetes
• all of the above

Which of these is included in a healthy meal?

• complex carbohydrates
• sauces, spreads, and gravies that are high in fat and calories
• added sugar

What happens if you eat more carbohydrates then your body needs?

• becomes DNA 
• turns to fat 
• creates extra energy 
• becomes waste

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Which carbohydrate provides the most bulk to the diet? 

• Fructose 
• Lactose 
• Fiber 
• Sucrose

___________ is sugar found in fruit, honey and vegetables.

• Maltose
• Lactose
• Fructose
• Sucrose

When choosing carbohydrates, choose ones low in added ___________.

• Fiber 
• Sugar 
• Fat 
• Vitamins

To stay healthy, you should eat more simple carbohydrates than complex carbohydrates

• True
• False