Macronutrients

Maltose is a disaccharide formed from combination of glucose and ____________.

• glucose

• fructose

• sucrose

• lactose

___________ fiber like oats and grains help to lower cholesterol hence preventing heart disease.

Which of the following are classified as complex carbohydrates?

• spaghetti

• soft drinks

• jams

• bread

_______________ is a group of reaction involving amino acids (from protein) and reducing sugars (e.g. glucose, fructose). These reactions contribute to the colour and flavour of many foods such as toast, bread and croissants.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Inadequate consumption of carbohydrate, particularly fiber may result in _____________.

• diabetes

• dental caries

• hemorrhoids

• vomiting

Which of the following are the examples of medium-chain fatty acid?

• Lauric acid

  (12 carbons)

• Palmitic acid

  (16 carbons)

• Oleic acid

  (18 carbons)

• Caprylic acid

  (8 carbons

The major difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acid in terms of structure is the presence of ____________________________.

• double bond

• glycosidic bond

• fatty bond

• peptide bond

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Egg yolks and soy lecithin are the examples of emulsifier. Emulsifier is a type of phospholipid which allows oil and water ingredients to mix together due to its ______________ structure.

• hydrophilic

• hydrophobic

• amphiphilic

• straight

The enzyme that plays important role in the digestion of lipid is ___________.

• protease

• lipase

• amylase

• pectinase

Choose the functions of lipid in the body.

• Energy storage in adipose tissue.

• Control the body’s internal temperature.

• Provide protection to delicate organs.

• Maintain the fluid and electrolyte balance.