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Fall 2004
Carbohydrates and Proteins Test
Name___________
Matching. Choose the term that best fits the definition from the column at the right.
Some of the terms will be used more than once. You will complete this part of the
test on this test sheet.
______ 1. Protein that contains all nine essential
amino acids in adequate amounts.
______ 2. The body’s chief (main) source of energy.
______ 3. Fiber that will not dissolve in water and
that provides the bulk in the diet.
______ 4. Protein is made up of these chemical
compounds
______5. Another word for complex carbohydrates.
______ 6. Missing one or more essential amino
acid… will not support growth and
maintenance of body cells.
______ 7. The sweetest of all sugars
A. carbohydrate
B. complete protein
C. soluble fiber
D. protein
E. insoluble fiber
F. starches
G. glycogen
H. sucrose
I. Refined sugars
J. fructose
K. amino acids
L. natural sugars
M. incomplete protein
______ 8. A secondary source of energy in
our diets, not a primary source.
______ 9. Another word for table sugar (more than one answer is correct)
______ 10. Most abundant carbohydrate in our body.
______ 11. Stored by the body in muscles … converted to glucose and used by our
bodies for energy during exercise.
______ 12. Fiber that dissolves in water and does not contribute bulk to the diet.
______ 13. The cheapest source of energy.
______ 14. Needed by the body for growth and maintenance of body cells.
______ 15. A natural part of many foods that provide other nutrients as well.
______ 16. Removed from plants and used as sweeteners. Not a major supplier of
nutrients other than simple carbohydrates.
______ 17. Aids in the regulation of body processes.
True and False: Fill in circle ‘a’ or ‘True’ if the statement is correct. Fill in circle
‘b’ or ‘FALSE’ if the statement is incorrect. Begin completing your test on blank
one on the answer sheet with this first true and false question.
______ 1. Carbohydrates rich in fiber may be cancer preventatives.
______ 2. A deficiency in carbohydrate in the diet could show up as a lack of energy.
______ 3. Too much protein in the diet can lead to dental problems.
______ 4. Sugar provides bulk in our diet.
______ 5. Glucose is stores by the body in our muscles and used for energy during
exercise.
______ 6. Carbohydrates make food more appealing to taste.
______7. Proteins are a very expensive source of energy.
______ 8. Proteins that do not contain the 8 essential amino acids are called complete
proteins.
______ 9. If a diet contains only incomplete proteins, neither normal growth nor
maintenance can take place.
_____ 10. Proteins make up one-fifth of our total body weight.
_____ 11. A person’s need for protein is affected by their age
_____ 12. A deficiency in protein can cause a person to lack energy.
_____ 13. Children with a lack of protein in their diets can have stunted growth.
_____14. Our bodies produce all of the amino acids we need to meet our nutritional
needs.
_____ 15. Complete proteins allow for normal growth and maintenance of body cells.
_____ 16. Cutting all carbohydrates out of your diet is a healthy way to lose weight and
control your eating habits.
_____ 17. Carbohydrates are made up of chemical compounds called
amino acids.
_____18. Fiber helps food move through the body and reduces the time carcinogens in
food are in contact with the colon and rectum, thus helping reduce the
incidences of those types of cancer.
_____19. Deficiencies in carbohydrates are common in the United States.
_____ 20. Constipation can result from low fiber in the diet.
_____ 21. Protein is the source of energy most easily used by our bodies.
_____ 22. Maltose and fructose are examples of refined sugars.
_____ 23. Excess amounts of refined sugar in a diet pose no direct health problem.
_____ 24. The three carbohydrates are starches, sugars, and amino acids.
_____ 25. Glucose supplies a constant and immediate energy source for all body cells
and tissues
_____ 26. Lactose is called malt sugar.
_____ 27. Fructose comes from fruit and is absorbed easily into the body.
_____ 28. Starch is the most abundant carbohydrate in the body.
_____ 29. Carbohydrates allow our body to use proteins for growth and maintenance
instead of energy.
_____ 30. When a person’s supplies of glycogen are used up, they will maintain their
energy level through other sources.
_____ 31. A lack of protein can show up in tiredness, a lack of energy, weight loss, and
stunted growth.
_____ 32. Excess protein turns into body fat and is stored in our adipose cells.
_____ 33. Kwashiorkor is caused by severe deficiency of carbohydrates.
_____ 34. Complete proteins come from animal sources.
_____ 35. The storage form of carbohydrates is known as glycogen.
_____ 36. Fiber in your diet helps food move through the body
_____ 37. Insoluble fiber break down in water and does not add bulk
_____ 38. Excess sugar in a diet leads to dental problems and weight problems
_____ 39. All people need the same amount of protein in their diets each day.
Multiple Choice: Choose the answer that best completes the statement. Fill in the
circle of your choice on the answer sheet.
____ 1. Which of the following is NOT a source of complex carbohydrates?
A. potatoes
B. bread
C. milk
D. corn
____ 2. Which of the following is commonly used as a refined sugar?
A. sucrose
B. fructose
C. maltose
D. lactose
____ 3. What is the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber?
A. 10 to 20 grams
B. 20 to 35 grams
C. 35 to 45 grams
D. 45 to 50 grams
____ 4. Which of the following is NOT a carbohydrate?
A. amino acids
B. natural sugars
C. starch
D. refined sugars
____ 5. Proteins are made up of small units called _____.
A. amino acids
B. fiber
C. lipids
D. simple carbohydrates
____ 6. Proteins are provided by _____.
A. dried beans, peas, and nuts
B. meat, fish, and poultry
C. milk and eggs
D. all of the above
____ 7. Carbohydrates are composed of the element(s) of:
A. carbon
C. hydrogen
B. oxygen
D. all of the above
____ 8. Glucose is found naturally in
A. fruits, honey, vegetables, and corn syrup
B. milk and milk products
C. breads and cereals
D. meat, fish, poultry, and eggs
____ 9. Milk sugar is ________.
A. fructose
B. maltose
C. lactose
D. sucrose
____ 10. Which form of sugar provides constant and immediate energy for
all body cells and tissues?
A. maltose
B. fructose
C. glucose
D. sucrose
____ 11. Sources of starch include:
A. roots
B. seeds
C. tubers
D. all of the above
____ 12. Examples of complex carbohydrates include:
A. cereal grains, legumes, pastas, potatoes, corn, and breads
B. sugars, syrups, honey, and candies
C. fresh fruits and milk
D. none of the above.