Nutrition And Wellness Carbohydrate Vocabulary Quiz

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FCS-FNW-1. Students will discuss basic nutrient requirements and their use in dietary planning. a) Define nutrition, essential and non-essential nutrients; identify and describe the ; &nbs p; six nutrient classes and their changing requirements throughout the lifespan; and ; &nbs p; identify major sources of each. &n

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1.

One of the six classes of nutrients that includes sugars, starches and fiber. The body's main source of energy
- A.
  
  Carbohydrates
- B.
  
  Proteins
- C.
  
  Fats
- D.
  
  Vitamins
2.

A polysaccharide. Starch and fiber are two examples
- A.
  
  Complex Carbohydrate
- B.
  
  Simple Carbohydrate
- C.
  
  Glucose
- D.
  
  Fructose
3.

The body's storage form of glucose
- A.
  
  Glucose
- B.
  
  Glycogen
- C.
  
  Monosachacharide
- D.
  
  Polysaccharide
4.

Tooth decay
- A.
  
  Dentalia
- B.
  
  Dermabrasion
- C.
  
  Dental caries
- D.
  
  Glucose
5.

A lack of or an inability to use the hormone insulin, which results in a buildup of glucose in the bloodstream
- A.
  
  Hypoglycemia
- B.
  
  Cholesterol
- C.
  
  Diabetes mellitus
- D.
  
  Carbohydrate
6.

Indigestible polysaccharides that make up the tough fibrous walls of plants.
- A.
  
  Fiber
- B.
  
  Starch
- C.
  
  Glucose
- D.
  
  Digestion
7.

A monosaccharide that circulates in the bloodstream and serves as the body's source of energy
- A.
  
  Carbohydrate
- B.
  
  Glusoce
- C.
  
  Galactose
- D.
  
  Glycogen
8.

A low blood glucose level
- A.
  
  Hypothermia
- B.
  
  Diabetes mellitus
- C.
  
  Glycogen
- D.
  
  Hypoglycemia
9.

A carbohydrate made up of two sugar units. Sucrose, lactose, and maltose are examples
- A.
  
  Disaccharides
- B.
  
  Polysaccharides
- C.
  
  Monosaccharides
- D.
  
  Dialysis
10.

A chemical produced in the body and released into the bloodstream to regulate specific body processes.
- A.
  
  Insulin
- B.
  
  Hypoglycemia
- C.
  
  Diabetes mellitius
- D.
  
  Hormone
11.

A hormone secreted by the pancreas to regulate blood glucose level.
- A.
  
  Insulin
- B.
  
  Insoluble fiber
- C.
  
  Pernicious anemia
- D.
  
  Hypoglycemia
12.

An indigestible carbohydrate from plants that does not dissolve in water.
- A.
  
  Soluble fiber
- B.
  
  Disaccharide
- C.
  
  Insoluble fiber
- D.
  
  Hormone
13.

An inability to digest lactose, due to a lack of the digestive enzyme lactase
- A.
  
  Lactase intolerance
- B.
  
  Lactose intolerance
- C.
  
  Hypoglycemia
- D.
  
  Lactose inthurmia
14.

The main sugar found in milk
- A.
  
  Lactose
- B.
  
  Lactase
- C.
  
  Galactose
- D.
  
  Fructose
15.

A carbohydrate made up of single sugar units. Glucose, fructose, and galactose are examples.
- A.
  
  Monosaccharides
- B.
  
  Polysaccharides
- C.
  
  Disaccharides
- D.
  
  Sugar
16.

A carbohydrate sweetner that is separated from its natural source for use as a food additive. There is a strong link between obesity and this sweetner.
- A.
  
  Monosaccharide
- B.
  
  Refined sugar
- C.
  
  Cholesterol
- D.
  
  Saturated fat
17.

The feeling of fullness a person has after eating food.
- A.
  
  Diabetes mellitus
- B.
  
  Hypoglycemia
- C.
  
  Soluble fiber
- D.
  
  Satiety
18.

A monosaccharide or disaccaride.
- A.
  
  Complex carbohydrate
- B.
  
  Polysaccharide
- C.
  
  Simple sugar
- D.
  
  Saturated fat
19.

An indigestible carbohydrate from plants that dissolves in water.
- A.
  
  Insoluble fiber
- B.
  
  Disaccharide
- C.
  
  Soluble fiber
- D.
  
  Monosaccharide
20.

A collective term used to refer to all the monosaccharides and disaccharides.
- A.
  
  Sugars
- B.
  
  Salts
- C.
  
  Fats
- D.
  
  Polysaccharides