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WorksheetsCarbohydrates
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
A 2000-kcalorie diet that provided 175 grams of carbohydrate provides:
inadequate carbohydrate
excessive carbohydrate
an appropriate amount of carbohydrate
inadequate fiber
An example of a polysaccharide is:
starch
meat
fruit
protein
Chemically, lactose is a:
monosaccharide
disaccharide
dextrose
polysaccharide
Excess glucose in the blood is converted inot glycogen and stored primarily in the:
brain and liver
liver and muscles
blood cells and brain
pancreas and brain
Foods richest in carbohydrates include:
eggs, cheese, and milk
rice, broccoli, and apples
milk, nuts, and oils
mayonnaise, butter, and salad dressing
High-fructose corn syrup and fruit juice concentrate are examples of
starches
disaccharides
added sugars
fibers
Soluble fiber can help reduce blood cholesterol levels by:
converting cholesterol into Vitamin D
binding cholesterol and taking it out of the body with feces
reducing bile excretion
preventing the production of bile
The hormone that moves glucose from the blood into the cells is:
glucagon
insulin
testerone
sucrose
A container of ice cream displays the following list of ingredients: milkfat and nonfat milk, sorbitol, pecans, cellulose, butter, caramel color, citric acid, aspartame, carrageenan.
How many alternative sweeteners are contained in the product?
one
two
three
four
Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity?
Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain leading to obesity
The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity
Sugar contributes to obesity when it is part of excessive energy intakes
There is no correlation between the consumption of added sugar and the rise in obesity
