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WorksheetsCarbohydrates
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
In which of the following are ample amounts of carbohydrates almost always found?
Plant foods
Animal products
Health foods products
Protein-rich foods
What type of nutrient is starch?
Fiber
Simple carbohydrate
Gluten
Complex carbohydrate
How many carbon atoms are found in most common dietary monosaccharides?
5
6
8
12
Which of the following is known as blood sugar or dextrose?
Glucose
Sucrose
Maltose
Fructose
What component accounts for the usually sweet taste of fruits?
Fats
simple sugar
fiber
complex carbohydrates
Typical dietary sources of carbohydrate include all of the following except:
starch.
glycogen.
maltose.
What is the reaction that links two monosaccharides together?
Hydrolysis
Disaccharide
Absorption
Condensation
The chemical reaction by which starch is split into monosaccharides is termed:
hydrolysis.
gluconeogenesis.
condensation.
homeostatic balancing.
What is the composition of sucrose?
Two fructose units
One glucose and one galactose unit
One glucose and one fructose unit
One galactose and one fructose unit
What is the name of the animal polysaccharide composed of glucose units?
Fiber
Dextrin
Enzyme
Glycogen
What are cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and lignin?
Fibers
Sugar alcohols
Starches
Artificial sweeteners
Which of the following is a characteristic of dietary fibers?
They cause diverticulosis
They are usually found in high-fat foods
They raise blood cholesterol levels
They are classified according to solubility in water
Which of the following contains the least amount of fiber?
Apples
Potatoes
Prunes
White rice
What is the primary organ that converts fructose to glucose following absorption?
Liver
Skeletal muscle
Pancreas
Small intestines
All of the following are symptoms of lactose intolerance except:
bloating.
cramping.
diarrhea
constipation
What is the primary function of insulin?
Raises blood glucose levels
Stimulates glycogen breakdown
Lowers blood glucose levels
Stimulates intestinal carbohydrate absorption
When blood glucose level fall, what hormone is secreted to stimulate release of stored glucose?
insulin
Epinephrine
Glucagon
Cholecystokinin
Which of the following is best known to result from regular ingestion of sugar?
Ulcers
Dental caries
Cardiovascular disease
