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iCEV: Carbohydrates

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood glucose levels or the body's cells do not respond to insulin properly

a)

Lactose Intolerance

b)

Diabetes

c)

Heart Disease

d)

Hunger

2.

Sources of quick fixes for energy.

a)

Cellulose

b)

Complex carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Simple carbohyrdates

3.

Large sources of starches for humans. *More than one answer!

a)

Potatoes

b)

Soda

c)

Grains

d)

Milk

4.

Two categories of carbohydrates:

a)

Multiple

b)

Simple

c)

Complex

d)

Cellulose

5.

Cellulose is the same thing as what?

a)

Fiber

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Sugars

d)

Photosynthesis

6.

Organic compounds which provide the body with energy.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

d)

Carbohydrates

7.

The two main categories of complex carbohydrates include:

a)

Starches

b)

Dietary fibers

c)

Candy

d)

Soda

8.

Carbohydrates are known for providing energy faster and easier.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Lactose is an example of a sugar found in soda pop.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A healthy body maintains blood sugar levels throughout the day, releasing _____________________ when you eat to make sure it stays within the appropriate range.

a)

Insulin

b)

Hormones

c)

Carbohyrates

d)

Cholesterol

11.

After carbohydrates are digested and broken down into glucose, the glucose is transported to cells throughout the body via the __________________________.

a)

Stomach

b)

Colon

c)

Bloodstream

d)

All of the above

12.

You should get about _____________% of your calories from carbohydrates.

a)

10%

b)

0%

c)

33%

d)

60%

13.

An example of a simple carbohydrate is:

a)

Kool Aid

b)

Popcorn

c)

Spaghetti

d)

Yogurt

14.

Athletes should consume ____________________________ carbohydrates the night before a performance.

a)

Simple

b)

Simple and Complex

c)

Zero

d)

Complex

15.

Fiber is digested and enters your bloodstream.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

An example of a complex carbohydrate is

a)

Broccoli

b)

Apple

c)

Salad

d)

Pasta

17.

This occurs in females who are pregnant and experience high blood glucose levels.

a)

Gestational diabetes

b)

Type One Diabetes

c)

Type Two Diabetes

d)

Normal Pregnancy

18.

Carbohydrates are also referred to as:

a)

Fiber

b)

Junk Food

c)

Sugars

d)

Diabetes

19.

The type of diabetes that usually occurs in childhood.

a)

Type One

b)

Type Two

20.

Type two diabetes can sometimes be controlled by lifestyle choices.

a)

True

b)

False