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WorksheetsCARBOHYDRATES
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 43mins
Which of the following is a good source of complex carbohydrates?
potato
candy
white bread
ice cream
Monosaccharide includes
Maltose
Sucrose
Fructose
Lactose
Polysaccharides in plants include
Starch
Sucrose
Glucose
Glycogen
Dietary fibre
increases overall energy intake.
may promote a positive energy balance.
is an important moderator of digestion in the small bowel.
are vehicles for important micronutrients and phytochemicals.
Free sugars
promote a negative energy balance.
is not categorised as an essential nutrient.
contribute to the overall energy density of diets.
are important to maintain glycaemic homeostasis.
Natural sugars are found in
cakes
biscuits
desserts
fruit juices
The most appropriate sources of carbohydrates includes
barley
cassava
wholegrain
sweet potatoes
A diet contains 2500 kcal and 375g of CHO achieved the RNI recommendation
Yes
No
Recommendation intake for dietary fiber is
<55% TEI.
10-20 g/day.
20-30 g/day.
20-30% TEI.
Complex CHO are added as
stabiliser.
sweetener.
preservatives.
color foods.
Artificial sweetener
provide little energy.
associated with dental caries.
contribute to the overall energy density of diets.
used to replace energy-containing sweeteners.
Recommendation intake for sugar is
10-20% of TEI
10-15% of TEI
<10% TEI
>10% TEI
Excessive in CHO can caused
ketosis
acidosis
dental caries
constipation
Fiber can be digested by enzymes in the human stomach and small intestine
Yes
No
CHO are added to foods in processing as preservatives and to provide flavor, texture and color.
Yes
No
1 unit of CHO equals to
5 grams
15 grams
25 grams
35 grams
Insoluble Fiber includes
broccoli
apple
oat
seaweed
High CHO can cause
hypertension
cancer
heart disease
diabetes mellitus
How many sugar units make up polysaccharides?
one
fifteen
more than twenty
zero
These are all properties of a disaccharide EXCEPT:
made up of two sugars
sucrose
2 monosaccharides joined by dehydration synthesis
ratio of 1:2:1
Which is the only monosaccharide without an anomeric carbon
Glderaldehyde
ribose
Dihydroxyacetone
galactose
Epimers of D- glucose are
mannose
fructose
sedaheptulose
galactose
which of the following reagent can be used to test for the persence of reducing sugar?
Benedit Solution
Schabs solution
Fehling's Solution
Millons Reagent
What is the first nutrient to break down in the body?
Carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Discretionary calories
1 gram of carbohydrate on oxidation gives ________kcal
4
9
7
2
Which of the following us an example of monosaccharides
maltose
starch
fructose
lactose
Disaccharides are made up of (a) units of sugar
Lactose is also known as
table sugar
milk sugar
malt sugar
fruit sugar
Our body does not have enzymes to digest
sugar
starch
dietary fibre
dextrin
Which of the following is not a soluble fibre
pectin
cellulose
gum
mucilage
Which sugar is the major source of energy to our body
(a)
Dietary fibre acts as/ provides
laxative
bulk to diet
option 1 and 2 both
none of these
Source of dietary fibre
milk
green leafy vegetables
whole grains
option 2 and 3
Which of the following would you incorporate in your meal to increase dietary fibre intake
fruits and vegetables
egg
milk
refined flour products
Desirable amount of fibre (in grams) to be consumed per day.
20
40
60
80
Hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose level in body.
Glucagon
Peptone
Insulin
Inulin
Lactose helps in absorption of mineral (a)
Deficiency/Improper functioning of insulin leads to
Obesity
Hypertension
Gall stones
Diabetes
Oats are a source of _______________fibre
Soluble
Insoluble
both
none
Carbohydrates promotes
protein sparing action
complete oxidation of fats
good digestion
all of the above
Of our daily diet energy maximum contribution should be from carbohydrates?
True
False
Deficiency/Improper functioning of insulin leads to
Obesity
Hypertension
Gall stones
Diabetes
Oats are a source of _______________fibre
Soluble
Insoluble
both
none
Carbohydrates promotes
protein sparing action
complete oxidation of fats
good digestion
all of the above
Of our daily diet energy maximum contribution should be from carbohydrates?
True
False
Lactose is also known as
milk sugar
table sugar
malt sugar
fruit sugar
Source of dietary fiber
whole grains
milk
option 1 and 4
green leafy vegetables
