WorksheetsCarbohydrates
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 70secs
What are carbohydrates?
Any large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues.
Organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids.
A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence
What are the main type (s)?
Sugar
Starches
Fiber
All of the above
They’re called “simple” or “complex” based on their chemical makeup and what your body does with them ?
True
False
Which is not a function of carbohydrates ?
Proving energy and regulation of blood glucose
Breakdown of fatty acids and preventing
Dietary fiber
Needed in small quantities to sustain life
What is the third step in carbohydrate digestion and absorption
Anything that is left that goes into the colon. Fiber cannot be digested and is eliminated in stools.
It goes into the small intestine and insulin is released and allows the glucose to be used as energy.
Saliva releases an enzyme which breaks down the carbohydrates you’re eating.
The stomach acid kills bacteria before it makes it to the next step.
Carb intake will vary based on your individual needs?
False
True
