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LG 3 - Carbohydrates

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define carbohydrates:

a)

Fat; a substance that is insoluble in water.

b)

Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principal types of nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body.

c)

A macronutrient that is essential to building muscle mass. It is commonly found in animal products.

d)

Organic substances that are necessary in small quantities for normal health and growth in higher forms of animal life.

2.

Which of the following foods is identified as a carbohydrate?

a)

Fish

b)

Broccoli

c)

Bread

d)

Calcium

3.

Which of the following foods is identified as a carbohydrate?

a)

Steak

b)

Tomatoes

c)

Sodium

d)

Pasta

4.

Which of the following foods is identified as a carbohydrate?

a)

Rice

b)

Carrots

c)

Apple juice

d)

Pork chop

5.

Which carbohydrates consist of natural sugars, refined sugar products and added sugars?

a)

Simple carbohydrates

b)

Complex carbohydrates

6.

Which carbohydrates consist of whole grains, refined grains, cereal products, dried beans, rice and pasta.

a)

Simple carbohydrates

b)

Complex carbohydrates

7.

___________ grains should be limited in the diet.

a)

Whole

b)

Natural

c)

Wheat

d)

Refined

8.

___________ is a type of complex carbohydrate.

a)

Fiber

b)

Simple sugar

c)

Added sugar

d)

Refined sugar

9.

The primary function of carbohydrates is to:

a)

Cushion and insulate the body

b)

Provide energy

c)

Build and repair body tissue

d)

Regulate body functions

10.

In the wheat kernel, what nutrient does BRAN provide?

a)

Starch & protein

b)

Fiber

c)

Vitamins & minerals

11.

In the wheat kernel, what nutrient does GERM provide?

a)

Starch & protein

b)

Fiber

c)

Vitamins & minerals

12.

In a wheat kernel, what nutrient does ENDOSPERM provide?

a)

Starch & protein

b)

Fiber

c)

Vitamins & minerals

13.

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

a)

9 grams

b)

15 grams

c)

30 grams

d)

60 grams

14.

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

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

Water

d)

Fat

15.

Fiber attracts _________ to the intestines and aides in digestion.

a)

Water

b)

Fat

c)

Gas

d)

Mucus

16.

Helps to keep bowel movements soft and reduces constipation:

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fiber

d)

Vitamins

17.

Fiber can slow down or even block normal bowel function if you don’t:

a)

Eat refined grains

b)

Drink plenty of liquids

c)

Remove the skins from fruits and vegetables

d)

Chew your food slowly

18.

Which foods are high in fiber?

a)

Cakes and cookies

b)

Steaks and ribs

c)

Butter and shortening

d)

Fruits and vegetable

19.

Identify the function of FLOUR in bread.

a)

Makes bread rise

b)

Gives bread structure

c)

Gives bread moisture

d)

Flavor

e)

Tenderness, richness and some browning

20.

Identify the function of LIQUID in bread.

a)

Makes bread rise

b)

Gives bread structure

c)

Gives bread moisture

d)

Flavor

e)

Tenderness, richness and some browning

21.

Identify the function of LEAVENING AGENTS in bread.

a)

Makes bread rise

b)

Gives bread structure

c)

Gives bread moisture

d)

Flavor

e)

Tenderness, richness and some browning

22.

Identify the function of FAT in bread.

a)

Makes bread rise

b)

Flavor and browning

c)

Gives bread moisture

d)

Flavor

e)

Tenderness, richness and some browning

23.

Identify the function of SALT in bread.

a)

Makes bread rise

b)

Flavor and browning

c)

Flavor

d)

Tenderness, richness and some browning

24.

Identify the function of SUGAR in bread.

a)

Makes bread rise

b)

Flavor and browning

c)

Flavor

d)

Tenderness, richness and some browning

25.

Identify the characteristic of BROWN RICE:

a)

Stays dry and fluffy

b)

The whole grain form of rice

c)

Sticks together, known as “sticky rice”

d)

Precooked and then dehydrated

26.

Identify the characteristic of INSTANT RICE:

a)

Stays dry and fluffy

b)

The whole grain form of rice

c)

Sticks together, known as “sticky rice”

d)

Precooked and then dehydrated

27.

Identify the characteristic of LONG GRAIN RICE:

a)

Stays dry and fluffy

b)

The whole grain form of rice

c)

Sticks together, known as “sticky rice”

d)

Precooked and then dehydrated

28.

Identify the characteristic of SHORT GRAIN RICE:

a)

Stays dry and fluffy

b)

The whole grain form of rice

c)

Sticks together, known as “sticky rice”

d)

Precooked and then dehydrated

29.

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

30.

When cooking pasta, you should:

a)

Bring water to a boil

b)

Slowly add pasta so the boiling does not stop

c)

Cook uncovered until pasta is al dente

d)

All answers are correct

31.

Carbohydrates provide ___ calories per gram.

a)

0

b)

3

c)

4

d)

9

32.

Match the sugar to its source

a)

glucose

1.

grains, fruits & vegetables

b)

lactose

2.

dairy products

c)

sucrose

3.

table sugar

d)

maltose

4.

grains

e)

fructose

5.

fruit

33.

Glucose is also known as:

a)

blood sugar

b)

table sugar

c)

refined sugar

d)

added sugar

34.

_______ sugars should be limited in your diet.

a)

Added

b)

Simple

c)

Complex

d)

Natural

35.

Complex starches break down into _________ during the digestion process.

a)

simple sugars

b)

complex carbs

c)

fiber

36.

Fiber ________ the risk of some diseases including colon and rectal cancer.

a)

may reduce

b)

does not affect

c)

may increase

37.

Match the following

a)

cooked rice yield ratio

1.

1:3

b)

cooked pasta yield ratio

2.

1:2

c)

rice preparation ratio

3.

2:1

38.

When cooking rice, you need _____ water for every 1 cup of uncooked rice.

a)

two

b)

one

c)

three

39.

Match the following

a)

fresh pasta

1.

made from scratch using a simple dough

b)

dry pasta

2.

dough pushed through mold or cutter

c)

pasta substitutes

3.

helpful for dietary restrictions

40.

These breads use instant leavening agents and are mixed to create limited gluten development.

a)

Quick Breads

b)

Yeast Breads

41.

These breads use yeast as a leavening agent and are mixed to create maximum gluten development.

a)

Quick Breads

b)

Yeast Breads

42.

What is not an instant leavening agent?

a)

Baking Soda

b)

Yeast

c)

Baking Powder

d)

Eggs

43.

What are examples of Quick Breads? There are 4 correct answers.

a)

Banana Bread

b)

Muffins

c)

Waffles and Pancakes

d)

Rolls

e)

Biscuits

44.

What are examples of Yeast Bread? There are 3 correct answers.

a)

Bread

b)

Muffins

c)

Rolls

d)

Bread Sticks