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WorksheetsCarbohydrates
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
How many calories per gram do carbohydrates provide?
9
0
4
20-35
Carbohydrates come primarily from:
animal sources
plant sources
plant and animal sources
none of the above
The main function of carbohydrates is:
to maintain healthy bones and teeth.
to provide energy.
to build and maintain body tissues.
to regulate body functions.
The three types of carbohydrates are:
sugars, starches, and fibers.
complex, fibers and starches.
simple, fibers, and sugars.
none of the above are correct.
How many grams of fiber should the average American consume each day?
10-20
20-35
4-9
45-70
What must fiber have in order to "do its job" effectively?
Protein
Vitamins
Water
Fat
What type of leavening agent does QUICK BREAD use?
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Yeast
Both A and B
Common leavening agents include all of the following EXCEPT:
Eggs
Baking Soda and Baking Powder
Yeast
Salt
What gas is produced to raise quick or yeast breads?
NaCI3
CO2
COOH
Na2O
Fiber only comes from animal sources
True
False
On average, Americans get plenty of fiber.
True
False
Rice is cooked with the lid on.
True
False
We get most of our carbohydrates from grain sources.
True
False
Complex starches will break down into simple sugars.
True
False
Other common names for fiber are cellulose or roughage.
True
False
What ingredient does yeast feed on?
Sugar
Salt
Flour
Water
What ingredient controls yeast?
Sugar
Salt
Flour
Water
When making muffins, over-mixing causes them to:
be tough and/or have tunnels.
have a nice fluffy top.
have smooth flaky layers.
None of the above.
Fruit Sugar =
Sucrose
Fructose
Maltose
Lactose
Glucose
Sugar from grains =
Sucrose
Fructose
Maltose
Lactose
Glucose
Blood sugar =
Sucrose
Fructose
Maltose
Lactose
Glucose
Table sugar/Cane sugar =
Sucrose
Fructose
Maltose
Lactose
Glucose
Sugar from MILK =
Sucrose
Fructose
Maltose
Lactose
Glucose
The best way to develop gluten in YEAST breads is by:
Stirring
Kneading
Cutting-in
Folding-in
The two most important steps in biscuit making are:
Cutting-in and Rolling Out the Dough
Kneading and Folding-In
Kneading and Cutting-In
Stirring and Rolling Out the Dough
The whole grain form of rice with the most fiber is:
Wild Rice
Instant Rice
Conventional Rice
Brown Rice
When cooking rice, you should:
cover the pot.
leave the pot uncovered.
keep the water at a boil the whole time.
it doesn't matter.
What is the RICE YIELD ratio in cups (dry/cooked)
1:1
1:2
1:3
1:4
When cooking pasta, you should:
cover the pot.
leave the pot uncovered with water boiling.
turn the water down to a simmer.
none of the above.
What is the PASTA YIELD ratio in cups (dry/cooked)?
1:1
1:2
1:3
1:4
When a product claims that it is "Whole Wheat", that means:
it must use the entire wheat kernel.
it only needs to us the bran and endosperm.
it only needs to use 85% of the wheat kernel.
it only needs to use half of the wheat kernel.
Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:
Body/Structure =
Salt
Flour
Fat
Leavening
Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:
Produces CO2 and makes them rise
Salt
Flour
Fat
Leavening
Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:
Flavor
Salt
Flour
Fat
Leavening
Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:
Tenderness, some flavor and richness
Salt
Flour
Fat
Leavening
Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:
Provides moisture
Sugar
Eggs
Liquid
Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:
Flavor and browning
Sugar
Eggs
Liquid
Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:
Color, texture and nutrients (especially protein)
Sugar
Eggs
Liquid
If you eat more carbs than your body needs, your body will store them as fat.
True
False
Cellulose is a digestible fiber.
True
False
Instant rice is pre-cooked and then dehydrated
True
False
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and bran cereals are excellent sources of fiber.
True
False
Eating too much fiber increases the risk of constipation, diverticulosis, or colon cancer.
True
False
Simple sugars are better energy sources than complex starches because they provide more energy over an extended amount of time.
True
False
Eating the skins or peels on fruits and vegetables is a great way to get more fiber in your diet.
True
False
Fiber is a form of a simple carbohydrate.
True
False
Protein does not give us any carbs.
True
False
The part of the wheat kernel that provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals:
Endosperm
Germ
Bran
The part of the wheat kernel that provides starch and protein:
Endosperm
Germ
Bran
The part of the wheat kernel that provides unsaturated fatty acids, "B" Vitamins, iron, and zinc:
Endosperm
Germ
Bran
