Carbs
Is candy a complex carb?
No
Simple carbs are digested more slowly than complex ones.
False
What is another name for dietary fiber?
Bulk, Cellulose, and roughage
Which of the following is a monosaccharide
Maltose
Which disaccharide is is the primary sugar found in milk?
Lactose
Carbohydrates are the body's main source of:
Energy
Dietary fiber can be digested and used as energy by the body.
False
How many grams of dietary fiber should teens consume per day?
26-38 grams
Which disaccharide is is the primary sugar found in milk?
Lactose
Are dissaccharides sugars made of two monosaccharides?
yes
Do simple are complex carbs digest more slowly?
Complex
Disaccharides are sugars made of two monosaccharides.
true
What food group is dietary fiber found in?
Plant- based foods
Are dissaccharides sugars made of two monosaccharides?
Yes
What is sucrose commonly found in?
Sugar cane and sugar beets
What are the three main types of carbs?
Sugars,starches, and fiber
Sugars, starches, and fiber are the three main types of carbs.
true
Can dietary fiber be digested
no
Starches are also called:
polysaccharides.
Which sugar forms when starch is digested?
Maltose
Which type of food is the largest source of carbohydrates?
plant foods
Fiber helps protect the body from heart disease and cancer.
true
Does fiber improve digestion
Yes
yes
Are sugars simple or complex carbs
Simple