Carbohydrates Quiz

What are carbs primarily used for?

• Storing fat

• Regulating hormones

• Providing energy

• Building muscles

Which food is high in carbs?

• Rice

• Chicken

• Fish

• Eggs

Why are whole grains better?

• Less nutrients

• More sugar

• More fiber

• Less taste

Which carb is found in fruits?

• Lactose

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Starch

Which of the below is NOT a function of fiber?

• Feeling full

• Increasing cholesterol absorption

• Preventing constipation

• Reducing colon cancer risk

The formation of glucose from a non-carbohydrate source is called:

• Gluconeogenesis

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

Maltose is formed from:

• Glucose+Galactose

• Glucose+Glucose

• Glucose+Fructose

• Fructose+Galactose

When intake of carbohydrates is very low, the body uses Ketone Bodies as an energy source

• True

• False

Salma, who is on a 1800 Kcal/d, consumes half of her calories as carbs. How many grams of carbs is she consuming/day?

• 100g

• 202g

• 225g

• 293g

Which of the below is an example of sugar alcohol?

• Saccharin

• Canderel

• Sucrose

• Xylitol