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Carbohydrates

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Which of the following is a monosaccharide? a) Glucose b) Sucrose c) Lactose d) Starch a) Glucose
Which type of carbohydrate is known as "blood sugar"? a) Fructose b) Glucose c) Maltose d) Galactose b) Glucose
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate? a) Table sugar b) White bread c) Honey d) Fruit juice b) White bread
Which process breaks down complex carbohydrates into simpler forms? a) Glycolysis b) Photosynthesis c) Hydrolysis d) Fermentation c) Hydrolysis
Which of the following is a dietary fiber? a) Starch b) Cellulose c) Maltose d) Sucrose b) Cellulose
Which carbohydrate is found in milk and dairy products? a) Glucose b) Fructose c) Galactose d) Lactose c) Galactose
Which sugar is commonly found in fruits and honey? a) Sucrose b) Maltose c) Lactose d) Fructose d) Fructose
Which of the following is a source of complex carbohydrates? a) White rice b) Soda c) Candy d) Oatmeal d) Oatmeal
Which carbohydrate provides long-lasting energy? a) Simple sugars b) Monosaccharides c) Complex carbohydrates d) Disaccharides c) Complex carbohydrates
Which of the following is a storage form of carbohydrates in animals? a) Starch b) Cellulose c) Glycogen d) Chitin c) Glycogen
Which organ stores excess glucose as glycogen? a) Liver b) Pancreas c) Kidneys d) Stomach a) Liver
Which type of carbohydrate cannot be digested by humans? a) Cellulose b) Maltose c) Sucrose d) Lactose a) Cellulose
Which of the following is a recommended source of dietary carbohydrates? a) Soft drinks b) Whole grains c) Butter d) Processed meats b) Whole grains
Which carbohydrate is commonly used as a sweetener in foods and beverages? a) Glucose b) Fructose c) Maltose d) Sucrose d) Sucrose
Which process converts glucose into energy in the presence of oxygen? a) Fermentation b) Photosynthesis c) Glycolysis d) Cellular respiration d) Cellular respiration
Which of the following is a symptom of low blood sugar levels? a) Fatigue b) Excessive thirst c) High blood pressure d) Weight gain a) Fatigue
Which carbohydrate is primarily stored in plant cells? a) Glycogen b) Chitin c) Starch d) Lactose c) Starch
Which of the following is a common source of simple carbohydrates? a) Whole grains b) Fruits c) Legumes d) Nuts b) Fruits
Which hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels? a) Insulin b) Thyroxine c) Estrogen d) Testosterone a) Insulin
Which of the following is a potential health consequence of excessive carbohydrate intake? a) Obesity b.) Iron deficiency c) Osteoporosis d) Hypertension a) Obesity
Which of the following is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for adults according to dietary guidelines? a) 10-20 grams b) 50-100 grams c) 200-300 grams d) 400-500 grams c) 200-300 grams
Which of the following is a low-glycemic index carbohydrate? a) White bread b) Watermelon c) Instant oatmeal d) Cornflakes b) Watermelon
Which of the following is an example of a refined carbohydrate? a) Brown rice b) Whole wheat bread c) White sugar d) Quinoa c) White sugar
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth? a) Amylase b) Lipase c) Protease d) Sucrase a) Amylase
Which of the following is a characteristic of complex carbohydrates? a) Sweet taste b) Rapid digestion c) High fiber content d) Low calorie density c) High fiber content
Which of the following is a good source of resistant starch? a) White pasta b) Baked potato c) White bread d) Ripe banana b) Baked potato
Which of the following is a function of dietary fiber? a) Provides quick energy b) Regulates blood sugar levels c) Promotes calcium absorption d) Increases LDL cholesterol levels b) Regulates blood sugar levels
Which type of carbohydrate is digested more slowly and causes a gradual rise in blood sugar levels? a) Simple sugars b) Monosaccharides c) Disaccharides d) Fiber d) Fiber
Which of the following is a common symptom of lactose intolerance? a) Diarrhea b) Constipation c) Abdominal pain d) Weight gain c) Abdominal pain
Which carbohydrate is commonly used as a thickening agent in food products? a) Xylitol b) Agave syrup c) Pectin d) High fructose corn syrup c) Pectin
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