Carbohydrates and Fiber

Question 1

Organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Answer 1

Carbohydrates

Question 2

Main function is to provide energy for the body

Answer 2

Carbohydrates

Question 3

Average minimum of carbohydrates needed to fuel the brain

Answer 3

130 g/day

Question 4

Carbohydrates help to regulate ______ and ____ metabolism

Answer 4

protein, fat

Question 5

Carbohydrates are essential for normal ______ and ______ _______ _______ functioning

Answer 5

cardiac, central nervous system

Question 6

Simple carbohydrates (2)

Answer 6

Monosaccharides

Disaccharides

Question 7

Examples and sources of monosaccharides

Answer 7

Glucose (corn syrup)
Fructose (fruits)
Galactose (milk sugar broken down)

Question 8

Examples and sources of disaccharides

Answer 8

Sucrose (table sugar, molasses)
Lactose (milk sugar)
Maltose (sweeteners)

Question 9

Complex carbohydrates

Answer 9

Polysaccharides

Question 10

Examples and sources of polysaccharides

Answer 10

Starch (grains, legumes, root vegetables)
Fiber (indigestible plant parts)
Glycogen

Question 11

Where are complex carbohydrates absorbed?

Answer 11

Intestine and into bloodstream

Question 12

Where are complex carbohydrates stored?

Answer 12

Liver and muscles for energy needs

Question 13

Where does carbohydrate absorption occur mainly?

Answer 13

Small intestine using pancreatic and intestinal enzymes

Question 14

Stored carbohydrate energy source found in the liver and muscles that is a vital source of backup energy

Answer 14

Glycogen

Question 15

How much energy does a carbohydrate provide?

Answer 15

4 cal/g

Question 16

Categorized as carbohydrate but it does not yield energy for body

Answer 16

Fiber

Question 17

Substance in plant foods that is indigestible

Answer 17

dietary fiber

Question 18

Types of dietary fiber

Answer 18

Pectin
Gum
Cellulose
Mucilage

Question 19

How does fiber contribute to proper bowel elimination?

Answer 19

Adds bulk to feces and stimulates peristalsis to ease elimination

Question 20

How can fiber benefit a person other than with bowel elimination?

Answer 20

Helps lower cholesterol

Lessens the incidence of intestinal cancers

Question 21

What is the function of monosaccharides?

Answer 21

Provides basic energy for cells

Question 22

What is the function of disaccharides?

Answer 22

Provides energy

Aids calcium and phosphorus absorption (lactose)

Question 23

What is function of polysaccharides?

Answer 23

Energy storage (starches)
Digestive aid (fiber)