Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are defined as:

• A type of protein

• A type of fat

• A type of nutrient that includes sugars, starches, and fibers

• A type of mineral

Glucose is defined as:

• a type of protein

• a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms

• a complex carbohydrate

• a type of fat

Fructose is defined as:

• a type of protein

• a type of carbohydrate

• a type of fat

• a type of vitamin

Lactose is defined as

• a type of protein found in meat

• a sugar found in milk

• a vitamin found in fruits

• a mineral found in vegetables

Define the term 'Sucrose'.

• A type of protein

• A type of carbohydrate

• A type of fat

• A type of vitamin

Define the term 'Starch'.

• A type of protein

• A type of carbohydrate

• A type of fat

• A type of vitamin

Fiber is defined as:

• A type of carbohydrate that the body can't digest

• A protein that builds muscle

• A mineral essential for bone health

• A vitamin that boosts immunity

Glycogen is defined as:

• a polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi

• a simple sugar used by cells for energy

• a type of protein found in muscle tissue

• a lipid molecule that is a major component of cell membranes

Insulin is defined as:

• A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

• A type of blood cell.

• A digestive enzyme.

• A neurotransmitter.

Blood sugar is defined as the concentration of glucose in the blood.

• The concentration of glucose in the blood

• The amount of blood in the body

• The level of insulin in the blood

• The pressure of blood in the arteries