Nutrition and Diet Therapy Quiz

What is considered the primary source of fuel for the brain and the rest of the body, and should make up 50%-70% of total energy requirement?

• Protein

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

How many calories does 1 gram of carbohydrate provide upon complete hydrolysis?

• 9 calories

• 7 calories

• 4 calories

• 2 calories

Which of the following is known as 'physiologic sugar' or 'blood sugar' and is the principal form used by the body?

• Fructose

• Galactose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

The process where protein is converted to glucose is called:

• Ketosis

• Glycogenolysis

• Gluconeogenesis

• Photosynthesis

Which monosaccharide is the sweetest of all sugars and is also known as 'fruit sugar'?

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Fructose

• Maltose

Lactose is a disaccharide composed of which two monosaccharides?

• Glucose + Fructose

• Glucose + Glucose

• Glucose + Galactose

• Fructose + Galactose

Which complex carbohydrate is the storage form of carbohydrates in plants and provides energy for a long period of time?

• Glycogen

• Dextrin

• Starch

• Fiber

What is the 'animal starch' that is the storage form of carbohydrates in the body, found in the liver and muscle?

• Starch

• Dextrin

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

Liver glycogen is converted to glucose to be used in the body through a process called:

• Gluconeogenesis

• Ketosis

• Glycogenolysis

• Hydrolysis

What is the recommended daily requirement for fibers?

• 5-10 g/day

• 15-20 g/day

• 20-35 g/day

• 40-50 g/day