WorksheetsNutrition Chapter 4: Carbohydrates
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Preferred energy source for nerve cells:
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Electrolytes
Protein
What is a straight chain starch molecule?
Cellulose
Saturated Fatty Acid
Amylose
RDA
What is a carb molecule with beta bonds called?
Functional Fiber
Resistant Starch (Fiber)
Glycogen
A storage form of glucose in humans:
(a)
A carbohydrate that is extracted from plants for known health benefits and is added to food items:
Cellulose
Oats
Ketosis
Functional Fiber
A food item that is an example of a soluble fiber digested by intestinal bacteria:
(a)
What is an example of an Insoluble fiber?
(a)
Stomach acids activate amylase.
True
False
Glucose and galactose are absorbed by what process?
Active Transport
Transport
Transport Chain
Ketosis
What is a byproduct of digestion by bacteria in the large intestine?
Long chain fatty acids
Omega-3
Amylase
Short chain fatty acids
A hormone that stimulates the breakdown of glycogen stores:
(a)
Higher fiber food items have a higher glycemic index.
True
False
Ketosis occurs when what nutrient intake is low?
(a)
What is the RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for carbohydrates?
45g per day
82g per day
130g per day
26g per day
Whole grains have a lower glycemic index.
False
True
