Types of Carbohydrates

What are simple sugars also known as?

• Proteins and lipids

• Monosaccharides and disaccharides

• Polysaccharides and oligosaccharides

• Vitamins and minerals

Name a common disaccharide found in sugar.

• maltose

• glucose

• sucrose

• lactose

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• To store vitamins and minerals in the body.

• The primary function of carbohydrates in the body is to provide energy.

• To build muscle tissue.

• To regulate body temperature.

Which carbohydrate is known as table sugar?

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Lactose

What type of carbohydrate is starch classified as?

• Fiber

• Polysaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Monosaccharide

Name a polysaccharide that is found in plant cell walls.

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin

What is the main source of energy for the brain?

• Oxygen

• Proteins

• Fatty acids

• Glucose

Which sugar is found in milk?

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Lactose

• Fructose

What type of carbohydrate is glycogen?

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

• Disaccharide

What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber?

• Soluble fiber is found only in fruits; insoluble fiber is found in grains.

• Soluble fiber dissolves in water; insoluble fiber does not.

• Both soluble and insoluble fiber dissolve in water.

• Insoluble fiber is more beneficial for digestion than soluble fiber.