Carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT a Carbohydrate?

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Carbohydrates give you how many calories per gram?

• 3

• 4

• 7

• 9

Where are Carbohydrates first broken down?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Colon

What is the chemical that breaks down Carbs?

• Bile

• Sodium

• Calcium

• Saliva

What is the % of Carbs that should make up your diet?

• 20-45%

• 65-75%

• 45-65%

• 10-15%

Carbs are broken down into what to be used by the body?

• Glucose

• Simple Sugar

• Complex Sugar

• Starch

Your body stores excess Carbohydrates in your muscles as what substance?

• Simple sugar

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Glucose

Simple sugar gives you what type of energy?

• Quick

• Long term

• Complex

• Simple

Complex Carbs give you what type of energy?

• Quick

• Long term

• Complex

• Simple

What do the letters "OSE" mean on a food label? (Example: Sucrose)

• Complex carb

• Starch

• Sugar

• Fiber