I WONDER - Are Sugars Carbohydrates?

Sugars are simple carbohydrates that provide energy. They include glucose, fructose, and sucrose, each with unique structures but ultimately broken down into glucose by the body. Glucose serves as a primary energy source for cells, muscles, and the brain. Complex carbohydrates like starches and fibers are also part of the carbohydrate family but take longer to convert into glucose.

Which of the following is a type of sugar found in fruits and honey?

• Maltose

• Glucose

• Lactose

• Galactose

What is the common name for sucrose?

• Table sugar

• Powdered sugar

• Cane sugar

• Brown sugar

What does the body ultimately convert all sugars into for energy?

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Lactose

• Glucose

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of energy for the brain?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Proteins

• Fats

What is a characteristic of complex carbohydrates like starches and fibers?

• They are not part of the carbohydrate family.

• They are not a source of energy.

• They break down quickly into glucose.

• They take longer to break down into glucose.