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Introduction to Carbohydrates

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Abigail, Anika, and Hannah are having a snack-time debate! They want to know: Carbohydrates are ________ macronutrients. Can you help them settle the score?

a)

essential

b)

optional

c)

harmful

d)

unnecessary

2.

Luna and Samuel are preparing for their big sports day! To keep their energy up, they snack on foods rich in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for the body, providing ________ calories per gram. Can you help them fill in the blank?

a)

4

b)

7

c)

9

d)

2

3.

Charlotte is training for a big race! She knows that carbohydrates are crucial for ________ performance. Can you help her fill in the blank?

a)

athletic

b)

musical

c)

artistic

d)

culinary

4.

Luna and Aiden are making a healthy snack. They know carbohydrates are found in various foods like ________, fruits, and vegetables. Can you help them pick the right ingredient?

a)

grains

b)

meat

c)

oil

d)

fish

5.

Isla, Lily, and Scarlett are getting ready for a big soccer match! How do carbohydrates help boost their energy levels during the game?

a)

providing a primary source of energy for muscles

b)

decreasing your energy and causing fatigue

c)

having no effect on energy levels

d)

making you feel sleepy during exercise

6.

Luna, Abigail, and Priya are having a snack break! They want to know: what is a characteristic of simple carbohydrates?

a)

Slower energy release

b)

Quick energy source (mostly)

c)

High in fiber

d)

None of the above

7.

Emma and Benjamin are having a snack-time debate! They want to know: which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?

a)

Starch

b)

Fiber

c)

Glucose

d)

Cellulose

8.

Luna and Oliver are getting ready for a big soccer game! They want to have steady energy throughout the match. Which type of carbohydrate should they choose for a slower energy release?

a)

slower

b)

faster

c)

intermittent

d)

instant

9.

James and Mason are having a friendly food quiz! Can you help them out? Fill in the blank: Examples of complex carbohydrates include ______ and fiber.

a)

starch

b)

glucose

c)

fructose

d)

sucrose

10.

Hannah and Benjamin are racing to finish their homework before dinner. They grab a snack for a quick energy boost. Do you think simple carbohydrates are mostly a quick energy source?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Kai, Noah, and William are having a snack break! Can you help them by picking out one example of a monosaccharide from the options below?

a)

Glucose

b)

Sucrose

c)

Starch

d)

Cellulose

12.

Jackson and Abigail are having a snack break! They want to know which of the following is a disaccharide. Can you help them choose the right one?

a)

Glucose

b)

Sucrose

c)

Fructose

d)

Galactose

13.

David and Mason are making a sweet science smoothie! To finish their recipe, they need to know: Sucrose is made up of _______ and _______. Can you help them out?

a)

glucose and fructose

b)

glucose and galactose

c)

fructose and galactose

d)

maltose and lactose

14.

Mia and Nora are making a science quiz! They want to know: Lactose is made up of _______ and _______. Can you help them fill in the blanks?

a)

galactose and glucose

b)

fructose and glucose

c)

sucrose and maltose

d)

ribose and deoxyribose

15.

Kai and Benjamin are on a science quest! They need your help to solve this sweet puzzle: Maltose is made up of _______ and _______. Can you help them choose the right answer?

a)

glucose and glucose

b)

glucose and fructose

c)

fructose and fructose

d)

glucose and galactose

16.
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Match the following disaccharides to their component monosaccharides:

a)

Sucrose

1.

glucose + fructose

b)

Lactose

2.

galactose + glucose

c)

Maltose

3.

glucose + glucose

17.

Sophia and Mason are curious about oligosaccharides in their science class. Can you help them figure out what oligosaccharides are made up of?

a)

1-2 monosaccharides

b)

3-10 monosaccharides

c)

More than 10 monosaccharides

d)

Fatty acids

18.

Elijah, Daniel, and Kai are on a quest to find the odd one out among these carbohydrates! Which of the following is NOT a type of polysaccharide?

a)

Glycogen

b)

Starch

c)

Cellulose/Fiber

d)

Glucose

19.

Hannah, Ethan, and Charlotte are on a biology adventure! They need your help to find out which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide. Can you help them choose the right answer?

a)

Glycogen

b)

Glucose

c)

Fructose

d)

Sucrose

20.

Maya and Benjamin are curious about how different foods affect their energy levels. They come across the term "Glycemic Index (GI)" in their science class. What does the GI actually tell them?

a)

helps identify foods that may cause rapid spikes in blood sugar, contributing to diabetes risk.

b)

measures the amount of fat in foods, which directly causes diabetes.

c)

determines the vitamin content of foods, which prevents diabetes.

d)

indicates the protein level in foods, which is unrelated to diabetes.

21.

Zoe and Priya are curious about what happens to carbs after we eat them. Can you help them figure out: Carbs are broken down into which two simple sugars?

a)

Glucose and sucrose

b)

Glucose and fructose

c)

Fructose and lactose

d)

Sucrose and maltose

22.

Luna just ate a delicious cookie! Which of the following helps her cells absorb all that yummy glucose?

a)

Insulin

b)

Adrenaline

c)

Hemoglobin

d)

Keratin

23.

Kai just finished a big meal, and now his body needs to store the extra glucose. In muscles and liver, this excess glucose is stored as ______. What is the correct answer?

a)

glycogen

b)

hemoglobin

c)

cellulose

d)

albumin

24.

Evelyn, Mia, and Emma are learning about how our bodies store energy. Can you help them figure out: What is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Glycogen

d)

Fiber

25.

Jackson and Ava are getting ready for a big soccer match! To keep their energy up for all that running, they need something that provides quick ______ for high-intensity activities. What should they choose?

a)

energy

b)

rest

c)

hydration

d)

vitamins

26.

Scarlett and Aiden are getting ready for their big soccer match! Which of the following is a benefit of carbohydrates in sports that will help them perform their best?

a)

They spare protein for muscle repair and growth

b)

They reduce muscle mass

c)

They slow down recovery

d)

They increase fatigue

27.

Scarlett, Abigail, and Sophia are running a marathon! To keep going strong and avoid getting tired, they need to eat the right foods. Carbohydrates improve ______ and delay fatigue. What should they focus on?

a)

endurance

b)

vision

c)

hearing

d)

flexibility

28.

After a tough soccer match, Samuel and Mason are wondering if eating carbohydrates will help them recover faster. What do you think?

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Nora, Charlotte, and Samuel are training for a big sports event and want to fuel up with the right foods! According to the general guidelines for carbohydrate recommendations for athletes, what percentage of their total daily calories should come from carbs?

a)

10-20%

b)

25-35%

c)

45-65%

d)

70-90%

30.

Benjamin and Arjun are planning their snack before a light training session. According to the general guidelines for carbohydrate recommendations for athletes, how many grams of carbs per kg of body weight should they aim for?

a)

1-2 grams

b)

3-5 grams

c)

5-7 grams

d)

7-10 grams

31.

Benjamin and Abigail are getting ready for their next big sports event! According to the general guidelines for carbohydrate recommendations for athletes, how many grams of carbs per kg of body weight should they aim for during moderate training?

a)

1-2 grams

b)

3-5 grams

c)

5-7 grams

d)

7-10 grams

32.

James, Ethan, and Harper are gearing up for an intense training session! According to general guidelines for athletes, how many grams of carbs per kg of body weight should they aim for to fuel their workout?

a)

1-2 grams

b)

3-5 grams

c)

5-7 grams

d)

7-10 grams

33.

Jackson, Mia, and Evelyn are training for a big sports event! They want to know which macronutrient should be the biggest part of their athlete diet. Take a look at the pie chart and help them out: which macronutrient makes up the largest portion of the diet for athletes?

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbs

34.

Liam, James, and Elijah are planning their training week and want to make sure they get the right amount of carbs! According to the table 'Daily needs for fuel and recovery for athletes', what is the daily carbohydrate intake target for athletes like them who are doing low intensity or skill-based activities?

a)

1-2 g/kg/day

b)

3-5 g/kg/day

c)

5-7 g/kg/day

d)

8-12 g/kg/day

35.

Charlotte, Abigail, and Kai are training super hard for an upcoming sports event, spending 4-5 hours a day at moderate to high intensity! According to the table 'Daily needs for fuel and recovery for athletes', what is their daily carbohydrate intake target?

a)

1-2 g/kg/day

b)

3-5 g/kg/day

c)

5-7 g/kg/day

d)

8-12 g/kg/day

36.

Emma, Arjun, and Nora are training for a big marathon! What is the main purpose of carb loading before their big race?

a)

To lose weight quickly

b)

To maximize glycogen stores before endurance events

c)

To increase protein intake

d)

To reduce water retention

37.

Scarlett and Benjamin are preparing for a big race! They heard about carb loading to boost their energy. How many days before the competition should they start carb loading?

a)

1-2 days

b)

3-7 days

c)

10-14 days

d)

The day of the event

38.

Aria and Sophia are preparing for a big race and want to try carb loading! To boost their energy, they need to increase their carb intake to _______ of total calories. Can you help them choose the right percentage?

a)

70-80%

b)

30-40%

c)

10-20%

d)

50-60%

39.

Emma and David are training for a big race! They start a carb loading phase to boost their energy. Based on the graph, what happens to their muscle glycogen levels after the carb loading phase begins?

a)

They decrease

b)

They stay the same

c)

They increase

d)

They disappear

40.

Kai and Ava are training for a marathon and want to keep their energy up during the big race! Can you help them out? For endurance sports, how many grams of carbohydrates are recommended per hour during prolonged exercise?

a)

30-60 grams per hour

b)

5-10 grams per hour

c)

80-100 grams per hour

d)

100-150 grams per hour

41.

Ava, Scarlett, and Aria are gearing up for a big soccer and basketball tournament! What type of carb intake is recommended for them to keep their energy up on the field?

a)

Low carb intake

b)

Moderate to high carb intake

c)

No carb intake

d)

Only post-game meals

42.

Liam, Abigail, and Benjamin are gearing up for a big soccer match! What should they focus on, along with half-time snacks, to keep their energy up during team sports like soccer and basketball?

a)

pre-game meals

b)

post-game celebrations

c)

hydration breaks

d)

equipment checks

43.

Liam, Daniel, and Nora are training hard for a big weightlifting and sprinting competition! They want to know: What type of carbohydrate intake is best recommended for strength and power sports like theirs?

a)

High carb intake

b)

Moderate carb intake

c)

Low carb intake

d)

No carb intake

44.

After an intense strength competition, Aria, Priya, and Zoe are discussing the best way to recover like true champions. There is an emphasis on ________ for recovery in strength and power sports. What should they focus on?

a)

post-workout carbs

b)

pre-workout protein

c)

hydration only

d)

low-fat meals

45.

Abigail and Rohan are getting ready for a big sports day! Which type of food should they eat before exercise to have sustained energy throughout the event?

a)

High GI foods

b)

Low GI foods

c)

High fat foods

d)

High protein foods

46.

Priya, Kai, and Arjun are getting ready for their big race! If they want to fuel up just right, what is the recommended carbohydrate intake 3 hours before exercise in g/kg?

a)

3 g/kg

b)

1 g/kg

c)

5 g/kg

d)

7 g/kg

47.

Henry, Avery, and Mason are getting ready for a big race! They want to know what kind of meal they should eat 4 hours before the event to fuel up just right. Which of the following is true about the composition of their pre-race meal?

a)

High GI, low fiber

b)

Incl. low glycemic index CHO + fat + protein

c)

Only protein

d)

Only fat

48.

Emma, Ethan, and Noah are running a marathon that lasts over 60 minutes. To keep their energy up, how many grams of carbohydrates per hour should they aim to consume during the event?

a)

10-20 grams

b)

30-60 grams

c)

70-90 grams

d)

100 grams

49.

Noah, Ava, and Nora are gearing up for a big soccer match! During the game, which of the following is recommended for their carbohydrate intake to keep their energy up?

a)

Sports drinks

b)

Gels

c)

Easily digestible snacks

d)

All of the above

50.

Avery, Olivia, and Abigail are training for a fun relay race that will last about 1-2 hours. To keep their energy up, how many grams of carbohydrates should they aim to eat per hour during their exercise adventure?

a)

30 g/hour

b)

10 g/hour

c)

60 g/hour

d)

100 g/hour

51.

Mason, Maya, and Aria are training for a marathon and plan to exercise for 2-3 hours. To keep their energy up, how many grams of carbohydrates should they aim to consume per hour?

a)

60 g/hour

b)

20 g/hour

c)

100 g/hour

d)

10 g/hour

52.

According to the table, what type of carbohydrate is recommended for exercise lasting more than 2.5 hours?

a)

Single transportable carbohydrates

b)

Multiple transportable carbohydrates

c)

Only multiple transportable carbohydrates

d)

No carbohydrates needed

53.

Nutritional training is highly recommended for exercise lasting 2-3 hours.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Post-exercise, carbohydrates should be combined with ______ for optimal recovery.

a)

protein

b)

fiber

c)

fat

d)

vitamin C

55.

Which of the following is recommended as a source of carbohydrates for refueling after a workout according to the Post-Workout Nutrition chart?

a)

Chicken

b)

Rice

c)

Water

d)

Yogurt

56.

According to the Post-Workout Nutrition chart, which of the following is a good source of protein for repair after exercise?

a)

Gummy bears

b)

Chicken

c)

Sports drink

d)

Banana

57.

According to the Post-Workout Nutrition chart, what is recommended for rehydration after a workout?

a)

Water

b)

Bread

c)

Cheese

d)

Banana

58.

Sports drinks provide ______ and electrolytes.

a)

carbs

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

vitamins

59.

Sports drinks are useful for events lasting over how many minutes?

a)

30 minutes

b)

45 minutes

c)

60 minutes

d)

90 minutes

60.

What percentage of carbohydrate solution is optimal for absorption?

a)

2-4%

b)

6-8%

c)

10-12%

d)

12-15%

61.

Proper hydration can affect your carbohydrate utilization during sports in which of the following ways?

a)

It helps optimize carbohydrate utilization for energy.

b)

It decreases the absorption of carbohydrates.

c)

It causes the body to store more carbohydrates as fat.

d)

It prevents the use of carbohydrates during exercise.

62.

Which of the following are common go-to carbohydrate sources found in a typical household pantry or refrigerator?

a)

Bread, rice, pasta, and potatoes

b)

Chicken, fish, and eggs

c)

Olive oil, butter, and cheese

d)

Almonds, walnuts, and peanuts

63.

True or False: All carbs are bad for athletes.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Carbs are essential for optimal performance.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Both simple and complex carbs have roles in sports nutrition.

a)

True

b)

False