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Carbohydrates
Test Description: Nutrients
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) All carbohydrates break down into sugar known as _________ (or blood sugar)
A
Sucrose
B
Fructose
C
Glucose
D
Dextrose
2) The main purpose of carbohydrates in the body is:
A
To transport vitamins throughout the bloodstream
B
To build your muscles
C
To build the cell walls of all the cells in your body
D
To provide energy (your main source of energy)
3) The two types of carbohydrates are:
A
Complex and sugary
B
Simple and complex
C
Simple and complicated
D
Basic and complex
4) Try to limit this type of carbohydrate because it only supplies the body with SHORT-term energy, it can make you feel sluggish, and could lead to weight gain. It comes from sugary foods like donuts, sugary cereals, cookies, etc.
A
Basic carbs
B
Complicated carbs
C
Complex carbs
D
Simple carbs
5) Complex carbs are better because they take longer to break down in the body, so they provide long-lasting energy. Which of the following complex carb do you want to LIMIT?
A
Whole wheat bread and English muffins
B
White tortillas, white pasta, white bread
C
Quinoa and brown rice
D
Oatmeal and whole grain cereal
6) Fiber ONLY comes from plant foods (foods that come out of the earth):
A
False
B
True
7) Fiber is a complex carb that is beneficial to the body because it does all of the following, except:
A
Keeps you feeling full longer, so you eat less
B
Lowers your risk for MAJOR diseases (cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease)
C
Helps carry hormones throughout your body
D
Helps you go to the bathroom because it pushes everything through the digestive system
8) When looking at a nutrition facts label, try to eat carbs with 3 or more grams of fiber. Which of the following is NOT a source of fiber?
A
Eggs and milk
B
Beans, vegetables and fruits
C
Oats (including oatmeal) and whole grains
D
Popcorn and nuts
9) Eating the wrong kind of carbs too often is NOT good for you.
A
False
B
True
10) You can get carbohydrates from lots of food groups including fruits, vegetables, grains and even dairy.
A
True
B
False
11) When it comes to simple carbs, stick to natural sugars found in fruits and dairy because they are packed with other nutrients that candy and soda won't give you.
A
True
B
False
12) Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?
A
Protein
B
Calories
C
Vitamins
D
Fat
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