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Grains and Cereals

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is/are examples of carbohydrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
2.

Which of the followings is/are functions of carbohydrates?

a)

Provide a source of energy for daily activities

b)

Help in digesting food and removing waste

c)

Help in growth and repair of the body

d)

Keep the body warm

3.

Identify the basic structures of cereal grains

a)

Bran

b)

Endosperm

c)

Germ

d)

Rice Grain

4.

Excess glucose is converted into glycogen.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Brown rice has dietary fibre from bran.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Sushi and risotto are made from short grain rice.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Short grain rice is soft and sticky in texture after it is cooked.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Corn starch is a cereal product from corn.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Tortilla chips are made from corn.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Barley is a form of barley.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The germ of a cereal grain contains fat which will turn rancid.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Store rice grains in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

When rice is boiled, it absorbs water and become _________________ and __________________ in texture.

a)

light and fluffy

b)

hard and dry

14.

Corn flour mixture produces a __________________ consistency in gravies and sauces

a)

thick

b)

thin

15.

Noodle is an examples of cereal product.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Barley is a form of cereal.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Macaroni is an example of cereal product.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Dry seeds or seed like fruits of some plants used as food is called ____________

a)

food grains

b)

fruits

c)

vegetables

19.

Wheat,Maize and Barley are known as __________________

a)

cereals

b)

pulses

20.

___________is rich in carbohydrates which gives energy to work.

a)

cereals

b)

pulses

21.

Whole grain foods, such as breads and cereals, are enriched with thiamin and riboflavin.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The nutrient our body uses for energy, including fuel for our brain

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Thiamin

c)

Riboflavin

d)

Vitamin B6

23.

Teen males should have __________ oz. of grain foods a day.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

24.

Teen females should have ______ oz. of grains a day

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

25.

Use _______ cups of water for every cup of rice.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

26.
______________ carbohydrates supply longer lasting energy.
a)
simple
b)
complex
27.
If we eat too much carbohydrate it is stored in the body as ___?
a)
fat
b)
extra cells
c)
flouride
28.

Which health problems is a consequence of eating too much added sugar?

a)

overweight

b)

heart disease

c)

diabetes

d)

all of the above

29.
Which carbohydrate provides the most bulk to the diet? 
a)
Fructose 
b)
Lactose 
c)
Fiber 
d)
Sucrose
30.
___________ is sugar found in fruit, honey and vegetables.
a)
Maltose
b)
Lactose
c)
Fructose
d)
Sucrose
31.
What is the source of most carbohydrates?
a)
Animals
b)
Plants
c)
Eggs
d)
Mother Nature
32.
What kind of carbohydrate is flour? 
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Whole wheat
d)
Monosaccharide 
33.
What is a benefit of eating starch (complex carbohydrates) ? 
a)
Helps you stay full
b)
Lacks energy
c)
Lacks nutrients
d)
Excess sugars 
34.
What happens to the grain when it is processed?
a)
The grain stays whole
b)
The endosperm is removed
c)
The bran and germ are removed
d)
The bran is removed
35.
Lactose is found in....
a)
Milk
b)
Milk products
c)
All of the above
36.
Whole grains provide ______, which promotes intestinal health.
a)
sugar
b)
dietary fiber
c)
starch
d)
gluten
37.
Examples of cereals are wheat, rice, maize, oats and barley. True or false?
a)
True
b)
False
38.

Where do we find carbohydrates?

a)

in animal fats, industrial sauces, sweets, precooked food...

b)

in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread...

c)

in beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans...

d)

mainly in most fruits and vegetables

39.

What food group is white bread in?

a)

cereals and grains

b)

dairy

c)

meat

40.

What food group are bananas in?

a)

meat

b)

fruit

c)

fish

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