Carbohydrates

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Q1) carbohydrates are produced in the green leaves of plants by the process of

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Photosynthesis

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Q2) Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are known as

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Macronutrients

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Q3) Excessive intake of simple sugars could result in

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Obesity

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Q4) For optimum results athletes should ensure they consume

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Carbohydrates

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Q5) How does fibre make you feel

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Fuller for longer hours

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Q6) Monosaccharides are carbohydrates formed from

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One sugar

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Q7) Simple carbohydrates include

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Sugar and biscuits

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Q8) The enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starch is called

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Amylase

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Q9) The symptoms of hypoglycaemia include

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Dizziness, hunger

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Q10) What are disaccharides

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Carbohydrates formed from 2 simple sugars

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Q11) What are monosaccharides

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A carbohydrate formed from a single sugar

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Q12) What are the most common food products that contain lactose

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Milk, yoghurt, sour cream

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Q13) What does hypoglycaemia literally means

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Low blood sugar

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Q14) What enzyme only breaks down carbohydrates

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Amylase

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Q15) What food doesn’t belong to the same food group

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Salad dressing

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Q16) What is believed to be the most impott egg bat meal
Of the day

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Breakfast

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Q17) What is the action of enzyme maltase

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To convert specific disaccharides to monosaccharides

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Q18) What is the action of lactase

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To break down specific disaccharides to monosaccharides

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Q19) What nutritional advice would you recommend a pregnant client who is suffering from morning sickness

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Eat several small high carbohydrates snacks

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Q20) What type of sugar do fruits contain

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Simple

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Q21) What would be your advice for people who have morning sickness and feeling nausea

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Eat small but frequent high carbohydrate food

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Q22) When a sedentary person begins to exercise, they hey may NOT lose weight right away. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for this

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Muscle glycogen and water stores may increase

Question 23

When blood glucose drop, the _____ releases _____ which travels to the _____ causing _____ breakdown to release glucose into bloodstream

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Pancreas; glucagon; liver; glycogen

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Q24) When carbohydrates are broken down by enzymes, the products are

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Disaccharides and monosaccharides

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Q25) When would glycogen need to be converted back to glucose

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When the body needs energy

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Q26) Where does the initial breakdown of carbohydrate take place

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Mouth

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Q27) Which complex carbohydrate is a storage form of energy in plants

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Starch

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Q28) Which enzyme acts to digest carbohydrates in the duodenum

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Amylase

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Q29) Which of the following absorbs water, soothes the intestinal tract, eases bowel movements and provides food for beneficial bacteria

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Soluble fibre

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Q30) Which is of the following are examples of complex carbohydrates

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Apples, brown rice

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Q31) Which of the following disaccharides is found in milk

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Lactose

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Q32) Which of the following enzyme digest carbohydrates in the duodenum

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Amylase

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Q33) Which of the following food group is our body’s best source of energy

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Breads and cereals

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Q34) Which of the following is a complex carbohydrates

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Glucose syrup

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Q35) Which of the following is a disaccharides

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Sucrose

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Q36) Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates

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To provide fuel for energy

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Q37) Which of the following is a monosaccharides

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Fructose

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Q38) Which of the following is NOT a function of fiber

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It supplies the body with energy

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Q39) Which of the following provides food for beneficial bacteria

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Soluble fibre

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Q40) Which of the following takes up bile acids, cholesterol and toxins and Carrie’s them out of the body

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Soluble fibre

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Q41) Which of these best maintains intestinal health

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Fiber

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Q42) Which simple sugar is found in milk

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None of the above

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Q43) White sugar is said to have empty calories. What does that means

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It gives energy but does not have nutrients