Carbohydrates

Which below are saccharides found in carbohydrates?

• Monosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• All are saccharides found in carbs

How many of your daily calories should come from complex carbohydrates?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/4

• All your calories

Excess carbohydrates in your body are __________?

• Eliminated through waste

• Stored in your fat cells

• Broken down and converted to proteins

• Stored in your liver

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M & M candy is an example of what type of carbohydrate?

• Simple Carbohydrate

• Complex Carbohydrate

• Fiber

Disaccharides and Polysaccharides must first be broken down in the body before they can be used for energy?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Which is a carbohydrate?

• Tuna

• Tangerine

• Tilapia

• Turkey

Which is not a carbohydrate?

• Apple

• Eggplant

• Oatmeal

• Egg

Which of the following elements make-up Carbohydrates?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen 

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur

• Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Carbon

Which of the following is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• Long term energy storage

• Short term energy

• Regulating the function of cells

• Storing cellular information

What are the 3 types of carbohydrates?

• Monosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Pentasaccharides