Carbohydrates Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are carbohydrates primarily made of?
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
True or False: Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy.
True.
What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides.
Fill in the blank: Sucrose is a type of __________.
disaccharide.
Which carbohydrate is known as blood sugar?
Glucose.
What type of carbohydrate is starch?
Polysaccharide.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate? A) Starch B) Glucose C) Glycogen
B) Glucose.
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
To provide energy.
True or False: Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.
True.
What are the two main types of carbohydrates?
Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates.
Fill in the blank: __________ are long chains of monosaccharide units.
Polysaccharides.
Which carbohydrate is stored in the liver and muscles?
Glycogen.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is not a carbohydrate? A) Fructose B) Cellulose C) Protein
C) Protein.
What is the glycemic index?
A measure of how quickly foods raise blood glucose levels.
True or False: All carbohydrates are unhealthy.
False.
What type of carbohydrate is lactose?
Disaccharide.
Fill in the blank: __________ is a storage form of carbohydrates in plants.
Starch.
Which carbohydrate is found in the cell walls of plants?
Cellulose.
Multiple choice: Which carbohydrate is primarily found in fruits? A) Starch B) Sucrose C) Glucose
B) Sucrose.
What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for adults?
About 45-65% of total daily calories.
True or False: Carbohydrates can be classified as soluble and insoluble.
True.
Fill in the blank: The process of breaking down carbohydrates into glucose is called __________.
glycolysis.
What is a common source of complex carbohydrates?
Whole grains.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a high-fiber carbohydrate? A) White bread B) Brown rice C) Sugar
B) Brown rice.
