Quiz on Carbohydrates

What percentage of your grains does the FDA recommend should be whole grain?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

How do lipids help the brain?

• They make the brain smaller

• They help with communication, helping signals travel through nerves and brain

• They remove fat from the brain

• They stop brain development

What is the role of lipids in energy storage?

• Short-term energy storage

• Long-term energy storage

• No energy storage

• Medium-term energy storage

What is another name for "Good Fats"?

• Trans Fats

• Unsaturated and Omega Fats

• Saturated Fats

• Hydrogenated Fats

Which of the following is a property of "Good Fats"?

• clog arteries

• Solid at room temperature

• Liquid at room temperature

• Lower risk of heart disease

What is the role of HDL in the body?

• Store energy

• Increase blood pressure

• Flush excess cholesterol

• Cause obesity

What does LDL stand for in the context of bad fats?

• Low Density Lipids

• Light Density Lipids

• Large Density Lipids

• Long Density Lipids

What is a common property of bad fats?

• They are liquid at room temperature

• They are solid at room temperature

• They evaporate at room temperature

• They are gaseous at room temperature

What role do proteins play in the digestive system?

• Slow down digestion

• Sustain a normal digestive system

• Increase fat absorption

• Decrease nutrient intake

What are proteins made of?

• Sugars

• Fats

• Amino acids

• Vitamins