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Nutrition Chapter 4: Carbohydrates

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Preferred energy source for nerve cells:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Electrolytes

d)

Protein

2.

What is a straight chain starch molecule?

a)

Cellulose

b)

Saturated Fatty Acid

c)

Amylose

d)

RDA

3.

What is a carb molecule with beta bonds called?

a)

Functional Fiber

b)

Resistant Starch (Fiber)

c)

Glycogen

4.

A storage form of glucose in humans:

(a)  

5.

A carbohydrate that is extracted from plants for known health benefits and is added to food items:

a)

Cellulose

b)

Oats

c)

Ketosis

d)

Functional Fiber

6.

A food item that is an example of a soluble fiber digested by intestinal bacteria:

(a)  

7.

What is an example of an Insoluble fiber?

(a)  

8.

Stomach acids activate amylase.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Glucose and galactose are absorbed by what process?

a)

Active Transport

b)

Transport

c)

Transport Chain

d)

Ketosis

10.

What is a byproduct of digestion by bacteria in the large intestine?

a)

Long chain fatty acids

b)

Omega-3

c)

Amylase

d)

Short chain fatty acids

11.

A hormone that stimulates the breakdown of glycogen stores:

(a)  

12.

Higher fiber food items have a higher glycemic index.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Ketosis occurs when what nutrient intake is low?

(a)  

14.

What is the RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for carbohydrates?

a)

45g per day

b)

82g per day

c)

130g per day

d)

26g per day

15.

Whole grains have a lower glycemic index.

a)

False

b)

True