Carbohydrates and Fiber

Question 1

The main function of carbohydrates is to provide…

Answer 1

energy for the body

Question 2

The average minimum amount of carbohydrates needed to fuel the brain is

Answer 2

130 g/day

Question 3

Median carbohydrate intake is ___ for men and ___ for women aged 20 years and older

Answer 3

296 g/day

256 g/day

Question 4

The acceptable macro nutrient distribution range for carbohydrates is __ to __ of calories

Answer 4

45% - 65%

Question 5

Monosaccharides: simple carbohyrdrates

Answer 5

Glucose (e.g. corn syrup)
Fructose (e.g. fruits)
Galactose (e.g. found in milk)

Question 6

Disaccharides: simple carbohydrates

Answer 6

Sucrose (e.g. table sugar)
Lactose (e.g. milk sugar)
Maltose (e.g. malt sugar)

Question 7

Polysaccharides: complex carbohydrates

Answer 7

Starch (e.g. grains, legumes, root vegetables)
Fiber (e.g. whole grains, fruits, vegetables)
Glycogen

Question 8

The liver converts ______ and _______ into glucose, which is then released into the bloodstream.

Answer 8

Fructose

Galactose

Question 9

The body digests __ of starch within _ to _ hours after ingestion

Answer 9

95% of starch within 1 to 4 hours

Question 10

Digestible carbohydrates provide _ cal/g of energy

Answer 10

4 cal/g

Question 11

Dietary fiber is the substance in plant foods that is indigestible. Types of fiber include: _____, ___, ______. _________

Answer 11

Pectin
Gum
Cellulose
Oligosaccharides

Question 12

Fiber is important for proper _____ __________. It adds bulk to the feces and stimulates peristalsis to ease elimination

Answer 12

bowel elimination

Question 13

Studies show fiber helps to lower _________ and lessen the incidence of intestinal cancers

Answer 13

Cholesterol

Question 14

Total fiber AI is __ g/day for women and __ g/day for men

Answer 14

25 g/day

38 g/day