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Carbohydrates

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many calories per gram do carbohydrates provide?

a)

9

b)

0

c)

4

d)

20-35

2.

Carbohydrates come primarily from:

a)

animal sources

b)

plant sources

c)

plant and animal sources

d)

none of the above

3.

The main function of carbohydrates is:

a)

to maintain healthy bones and teeth.

b)

to provide energy.

c)

to build and maintain body tissues.

d)

to regulate body functions.

4.

The three types of carbohydrates are:

a)

sugars, starches, and fibers.

b)

complex, fibers and starches.

c)

simple, fibers, and sugars.

d)

none of the above are correct.

5.

How many grams of fiber should the average American consume each day?

a)

10-20

b)

20-35

c)

4-9

d)

45-70

6.

What must fiber have in order to "do its job" effectively?

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

Water

d)

Fat

7.

What type of leavening agent does QUICK BREAD use?

a)

Baking Soda

b)

Baking Powder

c)

Yeast

d)

Both A and B

8.

Common leavening agents include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Eggs

b)

Baking Soda and Baking Powder

c)

Yeast

d)

Salt

9.

What gas is produced to raise quick or yeast breads?

a)

NaCI3

b)

CO2

c)

COOH

d)

Na2O

10.

Fiber only comes from animal sources

a)

True

b)

False

11.

On average, Americans get plenty of fiber.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Rice is cooked with the lid on.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

We get most of our carbohydrates from grain sources.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Complex starches will break down into simple sugars.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Other common names for fiber are cellulose or roughage.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What ingredient does yeast feed on?

a)

Sugar

b)

Salt

c)

Flour

d)

Water

17.

What ingredient controls yeast?

a)

Sugar

b)

Salt

c)

Flour

d)

Water

18.

When making muffins, over-mixing causes them to:

a)

be tough and/or have tunnels.

b)

have a nice fluffy top.

c)

have smooth flaky layers.

d)

None of the above.

19.

Fruit Sugar =

a)

Sucrose

b)

Fructose

c)

Maltose

d)

Lactose

e)

Glucose

20.

Sugar from grains =

a)

Sucrose

b)

Fructose

c)

Maltose

d)

Lactose

e)

Glucose

21.

Blood sugar =

a)

Sucrose

b)

Fructose

c)

Maltose

d)

Lactose

e)

Glucose

22.

Table sugar/Cane sugar =

a)

Sucrose

b)

Fructose

c)

Maltose

d)

Lactose

e)

Glucose

23.

Sugar from MILK =

a)

Sucrose

b)

Fructose

c)

Maltose

d)

Lactose

e)

Glucose

24.

The best way to develop gluten in YEAST breads is by:

a)

Stirring

b)

Kneading

c)

Cutting-in

d)

Folding-in

25.

The two most important steps in biscuit making are:

a)

Cutting-in and Rolling Out the Dough

b)

Kneading and Folding-In

c)

Kneading and Cutting-In

d)

Stirring and Rolling Out the Dough

26.

The whole grain form of rice with the most fiber is:

a)

Wild Rice

b)

Instant Rice

c)

Conventional Rice

d)

Brown Rice

27.

When cooking rice, you should:

a)

cover the pot.

b)

leave the pot uncovered.

c)

keep the water at a boil the whole time.

d)

it doesn't matter.

28.

What is the RICE YIELD ratio in cups (dry/cooked)

a)

1:1

b)

1:2

c)

1:3

d)

1:4

29.

When cooking pasta, you should:

a)

cover the pot.

b)

leave the pot uncovered with water boiling.

c)

turn the water down to a simmer.

d)

none of the above.

30.

What is the PASTA YIELD ratio in cups (dry/cooked)?

a)

1:1

b)

1:2

c)

1:3

d)

1:4

31.

When a product claims that it is "Whole Wheat", that means:

a)

it must use the entire wheat kernel.

b)

it only needs to us the bran and endosperm.

c)

it only needs to use 85% of the wheat kernel.

d)

it only needs to use half of the wheat kernel.

32.

Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:


Body/Structure =

a)

Salt

b)

Flour

c)

Fat

d)

Leavening

33.

Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:


Produces CO2 and makes them rise

a)

Salt

b)

Flour

c)

Fat

d)

Leavening

34.

Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:


Flavor

a)

Salt

b)

Flour

c)

Fat

d)

Leavening

35.

Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:


Tenderness, some flavor and richness

a)

Salt

b)

Flour

c)

Fat

d)

Leavening

36.

Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:


Provides moisture

a)

Sugar

b)

Eggs

c)

Liquid

37.

Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:


Flavor and browning

a)

Sugar

b)

Eggs

c)

Liquid

38.

Match the basic ingredient to the purpose in a quick bread:


Color, texture and nutrients (especially protein)

a)

Sugar

b)

Eggs

c)

Liquid

39.

If you eat more carbs than your body needs, your body will store them as fat.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Cellulose is a digestible fiber.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Instant rice is pre-cooked and then dehydrated

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and bran cereals are excellent sources of fiber.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Eating too much fiber increases the risk of constipation, diverticulosis, or colon cancer.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Simple sugars are better energy sources than complex starches because they provide more energy over an extended amount of time.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Eating the skins or peels on fruits and vegetables is a great way to get more fiber in your diet.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Fiber is a form of a simple carbohydrate.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Protein does not give us any carbs.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

The part of the wheat kernel that provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals:

a)

Endosperm

b)

Germ

c)

Bran

49.

The part of the wheat kernel that provides starch and protein:

a)

Endosperm

b)

Germ

c)

Bran

50.

The part of the wheat kernel that provides unsaturated fatty acids, "B" Vitamins, iron, and zinc:

a)

Endosperm

b)

Germ

c)

Bran