Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, & Fats (part 1)

What are carbohydrates (carbs for short)?

• Carbohydrates are the starches and sugars found in foods.

• Carbohydrates are minerals essential for bone health.
• Carbohydrates are a type of fat found in oils.
• Carbohydrates are proteins that help build muscle.

3 examples of foods that are rich in carbs.

• pasta

• bread

• fruit

• beef

• chicken

How many calories are in each gram of carbs?

• 6 calories
• 4 calories
• 2 calories
• 8 calories

What are the two categories of carbohydrates?

• complex

• simple

• compound

• amino acid

• lipid

According to experts, what percentage of your daily calories should come from carbs?

• 55% to 65%

• 70% to 90%
• 30% to 50%
• 10% to 20%

What other name do simple carbs have in fruit?

• fructose

• lactose

• glucose

• maltose

• sucrose

What other name do simple carbs have in dairy?

• fructose

• lactose

• glucose

• maltose

• sucrose

What other name do simple carbs have in grains?

• fructose

• lactose

• glucose

• maltose

• sucrose

What other name do simple carbs have in table sugar?

• fructose

• lactose

• glucose

• maltose

• sucrose

What is glucose?

• Glucose is a simple sugar and the body’s chief fuel.

• Glucose is a vitamin essential for human health.
• Glucose is a complex carbohydrate made of multiple sugars.
• Glucose is a type of protein found in meat.