WorksheetsCarbohydrates Worksheet
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Carbohydrates are defined as:
a group of organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
a group of inorganic compounds containing hydrogen, and oxygen
a group of organic compounds containing carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen
a group of organic compounds containing lithium, hydrogen, and oxygen
Maltose, lactose, and sucrose are:
monosaccharides
disaccharides
polysaccharides
complex carbohydrates
Bacteria breaks down which of the following carbohydrates?
glucose
fructose
sucrose
starch
fiber
The simplest form of carbohydrate is which of the following?
disaccharide
fiber
starch
monosaccharide
sucrose
Which of the following polysaccharides is not found in plant-based foods?
chitin
cellulose
lignin
All of the above are true.
None of the above are true.
Slow-releasing carbohydrates are which of the following?
starches and fiber
glucose and fructose
sucrose and lactose
monosaccharides and disaccharides
Carbohydrates are divided into which two categories based on how quickly they release energy?
“Slow-releasing” and “fast-releasing” carbohydrates
“Simple” and “complex” carbohydrates
“Soluble” and “insoluble” carbohydrates
“Natural” and “synthetic” carbohydrates
What is the preferred fuel source for all organisms?
Glucose
Protein
Fatty acids
Vitamins
Which of the following statements is true about disaccharides?
They all contain at least one glucose molecule.
They do not contain any glucose molecules.
They are made only of fructose and galactose.
They are not carbohydrates.
Diets high in dietary fiber reduce the risk of which of the following diseases?
Obesity
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
All of the above are true.
The sensation of “coolness” when eating sugar alcohols occurs because of what?
the sugar alcohols causing tooth decay
the sugar alcohols being digested
the sugar alcohols being absorbed
the sugar alcohols dissolving in the mouth
the sugar alcohols generating heat
Why are sugar alcohols used in the diet?
They are used to sweeten foods.
They are incompletely digested and absorbed.
They have fewer calories than sugar.
All of the above are true.
None of the above are true.
Which of the following stimulate the sweetness taste sensation?
fast-releasing carbohydrates
slow-releasing carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
vitamins
The enzyme lactase breaks down which of the following?
lactose
glucose
sucrose
fructose
If you added ________ to a food, it would lower the glycemic index of the food or meal.
Both fat and fiber are true.
fat
sugar
fiber
salt
Lactose intolerance means what?
lactose allergy
lactose is not digested
milk allergy
protein allergy
sensitivity to milk
The first organ of the human body to receive glucose upon absorption is which of the following?
liver
kidneys
pancreas
gallbladder
stomach
Glucose levels are controlled by which of the following?
a positive feedback process regulated by the pancreas
a negative feedback process regulated by the kidneys
a negative feedback process regulated by the pancreas
a positive feedback process regulated by the kidneys
a negative feedback process regulated by the gallbladder
Which of the following carbohydrates does not provide energy to the body?
monosaccharides
disaccharides
polysaccharides
fiber
None of the above are true.
What is the role of insulin in the body after an increase in blood glucose levels?
It signals the body to store glucose as fat.
It signals the body’s cells to remove glucose from the blood and use it for energy or storage.
It increases the production of glucose in the liver.
It prevents glucose from entering the cells.
What does the glycemic index (GI) measure?
The amount of insulin produced after eating food
The rate at which foods raise blood-glucose levels compared to a reference food
The total carbohydrate content in food
The number of calories in a food
Why are low-GI foods recommended in diets for reducing the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes?
They increase blood-glucose levels rapidly.
They do not raise blood-glucose levels as much or as fast as high-GI foods.
They contain more fat than high-GI foods.
They are always lower in calories.
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
To build muscle mass
To supply energy to all cells
To store vitamins
To regulate body temperature
Where is excess glucose stored in the body?
In the bones and skin
In the muscle and liver
In the lungs and heart
In the kidneys and pancreas
How long can the body store enough glycogen?
For several days
For a few hours
For a month
For a year
What happens when the glycogen reserve is depleted?
Fatigue and an increase in exercise performance
Strength and a decrease in exercise performance
Fatigue and a decrease in exercise performance
Strength and an increase in aerobic performance
Why is the brain highly sensitive to low blood-glucose levels?
It uses only glucose to produce energy and function
It can use fatty acids for energy
It stores large amounts of glycogen
It does not require energy to function
Why might casual athletes not need to consume large amounts of carbohydrates the night before an event?
Because they have a high adaptation to stored glycogen
Because they lack adaptation that increases stored glycogen
Because they use only proteins for energy
Because they do not use energy during events
The liver uses glycogen for which of the following?
additional energy to maintain blood-glucose levels during meals
a reserve to maintain blood-glucose levels during exercise
a way to maintain blood-glucose levels when a person is sleeping
a reserve to maintain blood-glucose levels between meals
a way to provide energy to other tissues when glucose levels are high
The second stage of glucose breakdown takes place where?
in the nucleus
in the mitochondria
in the liver
in the pancreas
in the Golgi apparatus
What is the term used to describe the process of utilizing noncarbohydrate sources to synthesize glucose?
glycolysis
gluconeogenesis
glycemia
glucosuria
glycogenesis
What is the definition of diabetes?
a genetic disease of insulin deficiency and glucose over-sufficiency
a nutritional deficiency disease
a metabolic disease of insulin deficiency and glucose over-sufficiency
an environmental disease of insulin deficiency and glucose over-sufficiency
Which describes type 1 diabetes?
It is a metabolic disease in which insulin-secreting cells in the pancreas are killed by an abnormal response of the immune system.
Onset typically occurs before the age of thirty.
Injecting insulin is the only treatment.
All of the above are true.
None of the above are true.
What is type 2 diabetes?
a metabolic disease of insulin insufficiency
a metabolic disease of insulin sufficiency
a metabolic disease of insulin reception
a metabolic disease of pancreatic well-being
a metabolic disease of bile insufficiency
Treatment of type 2 diabetes includes which of the following?
healthy diet
physical activity
oral medications
All of the above are true.
Which of the following factors play a role in determining a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes?
Genetics, environment, nutrition, and lifestyle
Only genetics and environment
Only nutrition and exercise
Only age and gender
What is metabolic syndrome?
A condition with high blood pressure only
A medical condition with three or more risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, including central obesity and abnormal health parameters
A disease caused by a virus
A type of cancer
Which of the following is NOT a health parameter used to diagnose metabolic syndrome?
Triglycerides greater than 150 mg/dL
High density lipoproteins (HDL) lower than 40 mg/dL
Systolic blood pressure above 100 mmHg
Fasting blood-glucose levels less than 100 mg/dL
What characterizes gestational diabetes?
Low blood-glucose levels and high insulin sensitivity
High blood-glucose levels and insulin resistance during pregnancy
High blood pressure and low cholesterol
Low blood-glucose levels and high cholesterol
Why does treatment differ for those with type 1 diabetes versus type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes requires oral medications, while type 2 requires insulin injections
Type 1 diabetes involves immediate insulin treatment due to destroyed insulin-producing cells, while type 2 diabetes uses oral medications as insulin is still produced but not responded to
Both types require only dietary changes
Both types are treated with the same medications
What is a possible complication of gestational diabetes?
It can cause pregnancy complications
It always leads to type 1 diabetes
It causes high cholesterol only
It has no effect on pregnancy
Which statement about gestational diabetes is TRUE?
It always persists after pregnancy
It generally goes away when the pregnancy is over
It only affects the mother’s health
It is unrelated to insulin resistance
What is a hallmark characteristic of type 2 diabetes?
Rapid onset
Slow onset and insulin resistance
Immediate destruction of insulin-producing cells
Only occurs in children
How does gestational diabetes affect the child of a pregnant woman?
It has no effect on the child
It is associated with an increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the child
It causes type 1 diabetes in the child
It only affects the child’s blood pressure
Does metabolic syndrome increase a person’s risk for type 1 diabetes?
Yes, it increases the risk for type 1 diabetes
No, it does not increase the risk for type 1 diabetes
Yes, but only in children
Only if the person is obese
The long-term health consequences of diabetes include which of the following?
cardiovascular disease
kidney failure
lower limb amputations
All of the above are true.
None of the above are true.
Symptoms of diabetes include which of the following?
increased thirst and frequent urination
decreased thirst and infrequent urination
decreased thirst and frequent urination
increased thirst and infrequent urination
no thirst and lack of urination
Which of the following is a recommended action for someone with prediabetes to prevent type 2 diabetes?
Exercise regularly and reduce intake of simple carbohydrates
Increase intake of simple carbohydrates
Avoid all physical activity
Eat more processed foods
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people with diabetes may not adhere to lifestyle intervention?
Individual disinclination
Health insurance companies not providing continued financial support
Primary care physicians not prescribing dietary guidance from a dietitian
Overconsumption of water
What is a key factor that has contributed to the increase in type 2 diabetes incidence in the past 30 years?
Decrease in obesity rates
Increase in obesity rates
Decrease in physical activity
Increase in water consumption
Whole grains help reduce which of the following?
blood cholesterol levels
migraine headaches
respiratory disease
arthritis
osteoporosis
Whole grains provide a feeling of fullness, so they might help with which of the following?
weight gain
weight loss
physical fitness
maintaining a sedentary lifestyle
anorexia
Whole grains provide which of the following?
decreased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats
phytochemicals
All of the above are true.
A balanced diet works better to stimulate weight loss when combined with what?
extreme athletic performance
sedentary lifestyle
regular exercise
flying
Excessive consumption of fast-releasing carbohydrates is potentially bad for your health.
True
False
The minimum amount of carbohydrates the brain needs per day is 130 grams.
True
False
The AMDR for carbohydrates is between ten and fifteen percent.
True
False
The recommendations for dietary fiber are based upon the intake levels known to do what?
prevent against respiratory disease
prevent against immune deficiency
prevent against vitamin deficiency
prevent against heart disease
prevent against digestive disease
Carbohydrates are found in which food group(s)?
grains
fruits and vegetables
some meats
dairy products
All of the above are true.
Empty-calorie carbohydrates are found in which foods?
processed foods
soft drinks
candy
All of the above are true.
None of the above are true.
What part of the Nutrition Fact label helps to determine whether a food is refined or not?
the total carbohydrates
the ingredients list
dietary fiber
total sugar
total fat
Enriched wheat flour means what?
rye flour with added vitamins
rice flour with added vitamins
white flour with added vitamins
almond flour with added vitamins
pastry flour with added vitamins
Why should we choose more slow-releasing carbohydrates in our diet?
They are less nutrient-dense than fast-releasing carbohydrates.
They provide more essential nutrients per calorie of energy.
They increase the risk of dental caries.
They contain more added sugars.
Are carbohydrates only contained in the grain group?
True
False
Can adequate fiber in one’s diet prevent constipation?
No, it cannot
Yes, it can
Only if combined with protein
Only if consumed at night
Does excessive intake of high glycemic index carbohydrates increase the risk of dental caries?
Yes
No
Only in children
Only in adults
Does eating whole grains provide more nutrition than enriched grains?
Yes
No
Only if cooked
Only if raw
Can added sugars compromise one’s health?
No, they are harmless
Yes, they can
Only in large amounts
Only in children
Are proteins used to give foods a wide range of functional attributes?
True
False
