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Macronutrients and Carbohydrates

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?

a)

Starch

b)

Glucose

c)

Fructose

d)

Galactose

2.

Which type of carbohydrate is naturally present in fruits, milk, and bread?

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Disaccharides

c)

Oligosaccharides

d)

Polysaccharides

3.

What is the chemical formula for carbohydrates?

a)

C6H12O6

b)

H2O

c)

CO2

d)

CH4

4.

Which carbohydrate is the sweetest?

a)

Glucose

b)

Fructose

c)

Galactose

d)

Sucrose

5.

Which carbohydrate is the major sugar in milk?

a)

Glucose

b)

Fructose

c)

Galactose

d)

Sucrose

6.

What is the function of carbohydrates in terms of energy storage?

a)

Storing glucose as glycogen

b)

Storing glucose for energy

c)

Sparing body protein

d)

Preventing ketosis

7.

What is the ideal percentage of carbohydrates in an athlete's diet for optimal performance?

a)

15-25% of total energy

b)

25-35% of total energy

c)

50-65% of total energy

d)

60-70% of total energy

8.

How does a high sugar intake contribute to dental caries?

a)

It causes tooth decay

b)

It leads to gum disease

c)

It weakens tooth enamel

d)

It increases plaque formation

9.

What impact does a diet rich in whole grains have on overall health?

a)

It improves heart health

b)

It causes digestive issues

c)

It has no significant impact

d)

It increases cholesterol levels

10.

What is the role of dietary fiber in preventing certain types of cancer?

a)

It provides antioxidants

b)

It dilutes cancer-causing agents in the GI tract

c)

It speeds up the passage of cancer-causing agents out of the body

d)

It prevents the formation of cancer cells