U nit 05 - Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber
Unit 05
Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The basic chemical unit of carbohydrates is a(an)
A. monosaccharide.
B. disaccharide.
C. polysaccharide
D. oligosaccharide.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Learning Outcome: 5.02.02 Describe how the body digests carbohydrates and uses glucose for energy.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01a Simple Carbohydrates: Sugars
Topic: Carbohydrates
2. The three most important dietary monosaccharides for humans are
A. glucose, galactose, and sucrose.
B. fructose, lactose, and levulose.
C. galactose, glucose, and fructose.
D. maltose, lactose, and galactose.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01a Simple Carbohydrates: Sugars
Topic: Carbohydrates
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3. Which of the following substances is an important dietary monosaccharide for humans?
A. mannose
B. fructose
C. xylose
D. sucrose
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.02 Identify the major carbohydrates in your diet as well as their primary food sources and functions in your body.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01a Simple Carbohydrates: Sugars
Topic: Carbohydrates
4. The common name for glucose is
A. milk sugar.
B. simple sugar.
C. fruit sugar.
D. blood sugar.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Learning Outcome: 5.01.03 Recognize chemical and common names of nutritive sweeteners and identify common alternative sweeteners.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01a Simple Carbohydrates: Sugars
Topic: Carbohydrates
5. A primary fuel for muscles and other cells is
A. glucose.
B. fructose.
C. glycogen.
D. starch.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.02 Identify the major carbohydrates in your diet as well as their primary food sources and functions in your body.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01a Simple Carbohydrates: Sugars
Topic: Carbohydrates
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6. Which of the following statements is true?
A. An egg is a rich source of carbohydrate.
B. Honey is a rich source of fructose.
C. Sweetened soft drinks are a good source of lactose.
D. Beans are a good source of galactose.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.02 Identify the major carbohydrates in your diet as well as their primary food sources and functions in your body.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01a Simple Carbohydrates: Sugars
Topic: Carbohydrates
7. A source of sucrose is
A. sugar cane.
B. egg yolk.
C. whole milk.
D. canned tuna.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.02 Identify the major carbohydrates in your diet as well as their primary food sources and functions in your body.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01a Simple Carbohydrates: Sugars
Topic: Carbohydrates
8. Ian sweetens his hot oatmeal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this
type of sugar is
A. lactose.
B. sucrose.
C. galactose.
D. maltose.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.02 Identify the major carbohydrates in your diet as well as their primary food sources and functions in your body.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01a Simple Carbohydrates: Sugars
Topic: Carbohydrates
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9. Which of the following foods is a rich source of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?
A. whole-grain breads
B. regular soft drinks
C. red seedless grapes
D. baked potato chips
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.02 Identify the major carbohydrates in your diet as well as their primary food sources and functions in your body.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01b Sweeteners
Topic: Carbohydrates
10. Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber?
A. roast turkey
B. beef steak
C. brown rice
D. grilled salmon
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.02 Identify the major carbohydrates in your diet as well as their primary food sources and functions in your body.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01d Fiber
Topic: Carbohydrates
11. Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods
should she add?
A. citrus fruits
B. eggs
C. margarine
D. white bread
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 5.01.02 Identify the major carbohydrates in your diet as well as their primary food sources and functions in your body.
Module: 5.01 Sugars, Sweeteners, Starches, and Fiber
Section: 5.01d Fiber
Topic: Carbohydrates
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