CARBOHYDRATE MCQS

PREPARED BY : IMAD HUSSAIN

1 : Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates in the body?

a. Energy storage

b. Cell membrane structure

c. Hormone production

d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

2 : Which of the following is not a type of carbohydrate?

a. Starch

b. Protein

c. Fiber

d. Sugar

Answer: b. Protein

3 : Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?

a. Pasta

b. Rice

c. Candy

d. Bread

Answer: c. Candy

4 : Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

a. Fruit

b. Milk

c. Whole grain bread

d. Soda

Answer: c. Whole grain bread

5 : Which of the following is a measurement of how quickly carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels?

a. Glycemic index

b. Glucose tolerance

c. Insulin sensitivity

d. None of the above

Answer: a. Glycemic index

6 : What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for adults?

a. 10-15 grams

b. 50-75 grams

c. 200-300 grams

d. It varies depending on individual needs and goals.

Answer: d. It varies depending on individual needs and goals.

7 : Which of the following is not a health benefit of consuming carbohydrates?

a. Improved digestion

b. Increased satiety

c. Lower risk of chronic diseases

d. None of the above

Answer: d. None of the above

8 : Which of the following can lead to negative health effects associated with carbohydrates?

a. Consuming too much added sugars

b. Consuming too much fiber

c. Consuming too many complex carbohydrates

d. None of the above

Answer: a. Consuming too much added sugars

9 : How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?

a. 4 calories
b. 7 calories

c. 9 calories

d. 11 calories

Answer: a. 4 calories

10: Which of the following is an example of a food that is high in carbohydrates?

a. Salmon

b. Avocado

c. Potato

d. Olive oil

Answer: c. Potato

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates in the body?

a. Energy storage

b. Cell membrane structure

c. Hormone production

d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

Which of the following is not a type of carbohydrate?

a. Starch

b. Protein

c. Fiber

d. Sugar

Answer: b. Protein

Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?

a. Pasta

b. Rice
c. Candy

d. Bread

Answer: c. Candy

Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

a. Fruit

b. Milk

c. Whole grain bread

d. Soda

Answer: c. Whole grain bread

Which of the following is a measurement of how quickly carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels?

a. Glycemic index

b. Glucose tolerance

c. Insulin sensitivity

d. None of the above

Answer: a. Glycemic index

What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for adults?

a. 10-15 grams

b. 50-75 grams

c. 200-300 grams

d. It varies depending on individual needs and goals.

Answer: d. It varies depending on individual needs and goals.

Which of the following is not a health benefit of consuming carbohydrates?

a. Improved digestion

b. Increased satiety

c. Lower risk of chronic diseases

d. None of the above

Answer: d. None of the above

Which of the following can lead to negative health effects associated with carbohydrates?

a. Consuming too much added sugars

b. Consuming too much fiber

c. Consuming too many complex carbohydrates

d. None of the above

Answer: a. Consuming too much added sugars

How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?

a. 4 calories

b. 7 calories

c. 9 calories

d. 11 calories

Answer: a. 4 calories

Which of the following is an example of a food that is high in carbohydrates?

a. Salmon

b. Avocado

c. Potato

d. Olive oil

Answer: c. Potato

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

a. Sucrose

b. Maltose

c. Glucose

d. Lactose
Answer: c. Glucose

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

a. Starch

b. Cellulose

c. Glycogen

d. Lactose

Answer: d. Lactose

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

a. Glucose

b. Maltose

c. Cellulose

d. Fructose

Answer: c. Cellulose

What is the primary source of carbohydrates in the Western diet?

a. Grains

b. Fruits

c. Vegetables

d. Dairy

Answer: a. Grains

What is the process by which the body converts carbohydrates into energy?

a. Digestion

b. Absorption

c. Glycolysis

d. Gluconeogenesis

Answer: c. Glycolysis
Which of the following is a health benefit of consuming dietary fiber?

a. Reduced risk of heart disease

b. Improved weight loss

c. Improved bowel regularity

d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

What is the recommended daily intake of fiber for adults?

a. 5-10 grams

b. 25-30 grams

c. 50-75 grams

d. It varies depending on individual needs and goals.

Answer: b. 25-30 grams

Which of the following is a potential negative effect of consuming too much fiber?

a. Increased risk of constipation

b. Increased risk of heart disease

c. Increased risk of colon cancer

d. None of the above

Answer: a. Increased risk of constipation

Which of the following is a type of resistant starch?

a. Starch from white bread

b. Starch from green bananas

c. Starch from cooked potatoes

d. None of the above

Answer: b. Starch from green bananas

What is the recommended intake of added sugars per day according to the American Heart
Association?

a. No more than 10% of daily calories

b. No more than 25% of daily calories

c. No more than 50% of daily calories

d. There is no specific recommendation for added sugars.

: a. No more than 10% of daily calories

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

a. Starch

b. Cellulose

c. Glycogen

d. Lactose

Answer: d. Lactose

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

a. Glucose

b. Maltose

c. Cellulose

d. Fructose

Answer: c. Cellulose

What is the primary source of carbohydrates in the Western diet?

a. Grains

b. Fruits

c. Vegetables

d. Dairy

Answer: a. Grains
What is the process by which the body converts carbohydrates into energy?

a. Digestion

b. Absorption

c. Glycolysis

d. Gluconeogenesis

Answer: c. Glycolysis

Which of the following is a health benefit of consuming dietary fiber?

a. Reduced risk of heart disease

b. Improved weight loss

c. Improved bowel regularity

d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

What is the recommended daily intake of fiber for adults?

a. 5-10 grams

b. 25-30 grams

c. 50-75 grams

d. It varies depending on individual needs and goals.

Answer: b. 25-30 grams

Which of the following is a potential negative effect of consuming too much fiber?

a. Increased risk of constipation

b. Increased risk of heart disease

c. Increased risk of colon cancer

d. None of the above

Answer: a. Increased risk of constipation

Which of the following is a type of resistant starch?

a. Starch from white bread

b. Starch from green bananas

c. Starch from cooked potatoes

d. None of the above

Answer: b. Starch from green bananas

What is the recommended intake of added sugars per day according to the American Heart Association?

a. No more than 10% of daily calories

b. No more than 25% of daily calories

c. No more than 50% of daily calories

d. There is no specific recommendation for added sugars.

Answer: a. No more than 10% of daily calories

Which of the following is a sugar alcohol?

a. Glucose

b. Fructose

c. Xylitol

d. Lactose

Answer: c. Xylitol

Which of the following is a non-digestible carbohydrate that can be fermented by gut bacteria?

a. Starch

b. Fiber

c. Sugar

d. Glycogen

Answer: b. Fiber

Which of the following is a common source of added sugars in the American diet?
a. Soft drinks

b. Whole grains

c. Lean meats

d. Nuts and seeds

Answer: a. Soft drinks

What is the term used to describe a diet that restricts carbohydrates and emphasizes protein and fat?

a. Veganism

b. Ketogenic

c. Low-fat

d. Mediterranean

Answer: b. Ketogenic

Which of the following is a possible consequence of consuming too few carbohydrates?

a. Increased risk of heart disease

b. Increased risk of cancer

c. Ketosis

d. None of the above

Answer: c. Ketosis

Which of the following is a type of fiber that dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance?

a. Insoluble fiber

b. Resistant starch

c. Soluble fiber

d. Branched-chain fiber

Answer: c. Soluble fiber

What is the glycemic load of a food?

a. A measurement of how much a food raises blood sugar levels

b. A measurement of the total carbohydrate content of a food

c. A measurement of how quickly a food is digested and absorbed

d. A combination of the glycemic index and the carbohydrate content of a food

Answer: d. A combination of the glycemic index and the carbohydrate content of a food

Which of the following is a possible health benefit of consuming whole grain carbohydrates?

a. Reduced risk of heart disease

b. Improved cognitive function

c. Lowered risk of depression

d. None of the above

Answer: a. Reduced risk of heart disease

Which of the following is a possible consequence of consuming too many simple sugars?

a. Increased risk of obesity

b. Increased risk of type 2 diabetes

c. Increased risk of dental caries

d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a food that is high in complex carbohydrates?

a. Table sugar

b. Honey

c. Quinoa

d. Ice cream

Answer: c. Quinoa

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

a. To provide energy

b. To build muscle
c. To support immune function

d. To regulate hormone levels

Answer: a. To provide energy

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly found in fruits, honey, and some
vegetables?

a. Sucrose

b. Fructose

c. Lactose

d. Maltose

Answer: b. Fructose

Which of the following is a polysaccharide that is found in plants and serves as a storage form of
glucose?

a. Cellulose

b. Starch

c. Chitin

d. Glycogen

Answer: b. Starch

Which of the following is a common source of simple sugars in the American diet?

a. Fruits

b. Whole grains

c. Vegetables

d. Candy and desserts

Answer: d. Candy and desserts

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate that is found in legumes, whole grains, and
vegetables?

a. Lactose
b. Maltose

c. Galactose

d. Fiber

Answer: d. Fiber

Which of the following is a potential benefit of a low-carbohydrate diet?

a. Weight loss

b. Improved cardiovascular health

c. Lowered risk of type 2 diabetes

d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

What is the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load?

a. Glycemic index measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels, while glycemic load measures
both how quickly and how much a food raises blood sugar levels.

b. Glycemic index measures both how quickly and how much a food raises blood sugar levels, while
glycemic load measures only how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels.

c. Glycemic index measures how much a food raises blood sugar levels, while glycemic load measures
both how much and how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels.

d. Glycemic index and glycemic load are the same thing.

Answer: a. Glycemic index measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels, while glycemic load
measures both how quickly and how much a food raises blood sugar levels.

Which of the following is a type of fiber that cannot be broken down by human digestive enzymes?

a. Insoluble fiber

b. Resistant starch

c. Soluble fiber

d. Branched-chain fiber

Answer: b. Resistant starch

What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for adults?

a. 50-100 grams

b. 100-200 grams

c. 200-300 grams

d. It varies depending on individual needs and goals.

Answer: d. It varies depending on individual needs and goals.

Which of the following is an example of a food that is high in simple carbohydrates?

a. Brown rice

b. Oatmeal

c. White bread

d. Sweet potato

Answer: c. White bread

Which of the following is a monosaccharide that is the primary source of energy for the human body?

a. Galactose

b. Fructose

c. Glucose

d. Sucrose

Answer: c. Glucose

Which of the following is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose?

a. Lactose

b. Maltose

c. Sucrose

d. Galactose

Answer: c. Sucrose

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate that is found in foods such as whole grains, beans, and
vegetables?
a. Glucose

b. Starch

c. Fructose

d. Sucrose

Answer: b. Starch

Which of the following is a type of fiber that can dissolve in water and has been shown to lower
cholesterol levels?

a. Insoluble fiber

b. Resistant starch

c. Soluble fiber

d. Branched-chain fiber

Answer: c. Soluble fiber

Which of the following is a potential negative effect of a high-carbohydrate diet?

a. Increased risk of heart disease

b. Increased risk of cancer

c. Increased risk of osteoporosis

d. Increased risk of iron deficiency

Answer: a. Increased risk of heart disease

Which of the following is a type of sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a sugar substitute?

a. Xylitol

b. Stevia

c. Sucralose

d. Aspartame

Answer: a. Xylitol
Which of the following is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of
glucose by cells?

a. Insulin

b. Glucagon

c. Cortisol

d. Thyroxine

Answer: a. Insulin

Which of the following is a measure of how much a food raises blood sugar levels compared to a
reference food, such as glucose?

A. Glycemic index

b. Glycemic load

c. Dietary fiber

d. Net carbohydrates

Answer: a. Glycemic index

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is found in dairy products and is composed of
glucose and galactose?

a. Lactose

b. Maltose

c. Sucrose

d. Fructose

Answer: a. Lactose

Which of the following is a potential benefit of a high-fiber diet?

a. Reduced risk of heart disease

b. Reduced risk of certain types of cancer

c. Improved digestion and bowel regularity

d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

Which of the following is a polysaccharide that is found in plant cell walls and provides structural
support to plants?

a. Starch

b. Glycogen

c. Cellulose

d. Chitin

Answer: c. Cellulose

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly used as a thickener in foods such as
pudding and pie filling?

A. Maltose

b. Sucrose

c. Dextrin

d. Cornstarch

Answer: d. Cornstarch

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is not digested by the human body and therefore
provides no calories?

a. Glucose

b. Fiber

c. Fructose

d. Lactose

Answer: b. Fiber

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is stored in the liver and muscle tissue and can be
broken down into glucose when needed for energy?

A. Starch

b. Cellulose

c. Glycogen
d. Chitin

Answer: c. Glycogen

Which of the following is a sugar that is found naturally in honey, fruits, and some vegetables?

a. Maltose

b. Sucrose

c. Fructose

d. Lactose

Answer: c. Fructose

Which of the following is a condition in which the body cannot properly metabolize glucose, leading to
high blood sugar levels?

A. Diabetes

b. Hypoglycemia

c. Hyperglycemia

d. Insulin resistance

Answer: a. Diabetes

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of glucose and galactose and is found
in some fruits and vegetables?

A. Lactose

b. Maltose

c. Sucrose

d. Raffinose

Answer: d. Raffinose

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly used as a sweetener in soft drinks and
other processed foods?

A. Glucose

b. Fructose
c. High-fructose corn syrup

d. Maltose

Answer: c. High-fructose corn syrup

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of two monosaccharides and is found
in milk and dairy products?

A. Maltose

b. Sucrose

c. Lactose

d. Fructose

Answer: c. Lactose

Which of the following is a measure of the total amount of carbohydrate in a food, including both simple
and complex carbohydrates?

A. Glycemic index

b. Glycemic load

c. Total carbohydrates

d. Net carbohydrates

Answer: c. Total carbohydrates

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate that is commonly known as table sugar?

a. Maltose

b. Sucrose

c. Lactose

d. Fructose

Answer: b. Sucrose

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly found in grains, such as wheat, barley,
and rye?

a. Glucose
b. Maltose

c. Fructose

d. Gluten

Answer: d. Gluten

Which of the following is a polysaccharide that is used by animals to store glucose for energy?

a. Starch

b. Cellulose

c. Glycogen

d. Chitin

Answer: c. Glycogen

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly found in dairy products, such as milk
and cheese?

A. Maltose

b. Sucrose

c. Lactose

d. Fructose

Answer: c. Lactose

Which of the following is a measure of how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar
levels?

a. Glycemic index

b. Glycemic load

c. Total carbohydrates

d. Net carbohydrates

Answer: a. Glycemic index

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate that is found in foods such as bread, pasta, and rice?
a. Starch

b. Cellulose

c. Glycogen

d. Chitin

Answer: a. Starch

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of glucose and fructose and is found in
fruits, honey, and some vegetables?

A. Maltose

b. Sucrose

c. Fructose

d. Lactose

Answer: b. Sucrose

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly used as a thickener and stabilizer in
foods such as ice cream, salad dressing, and mayonnaise?

A. Pectin

b. Xanthan gum

c. Guar gum

d. Carrageenan

Answer: d. Carrageenan

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly used as a sweetener in diet foods and
sugar-free gum?

A. Sorbitol

b. Xylitol

c. Mannitol

d. All of the above

Answer: d. All of the above

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of three monosaccharides and is
found in beans, broccoli, and cabbage?

A. Lactose

b. Maltose

c. Sucrose

d. Raffinose

Answer: d. Raffinose

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of many glucose molecules and is
commonly found in plant cell walls?

A. Starch

b. Glycogen

c. Cellulose

d. Lactose

Answer: c. Cellulose

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly found in seaweed and is used as a
thickener in foods such as ice cream, yogurt, and pudding?

A. Carrageenan

b. Xanthan gum

c. Guar gum

d. Agar

Answer: d. Agar

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of two glucose molecules and is
commonly found in malted grains?

A. Starch

b. Glycogen

c. Maltose

d. Fructose
Answer: c. Maltose

Which of the following is a measure of the amount of carbohydrates in a food item that are available for
digestion and absorption by the body?

A. Glycemic index

b. Glycemic load

c. Total carbohydrates

d. Net carbohydrates

Answer: d. Net carbohydrates

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly found in milk and is composed of
glucose and galactose molecules?

A. Lactose

b. Sucrose

c. Fructose

d. Maltose

Answer: a. Lactose

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of many glucose molecules and is
commonly found in potatoes, corn, and rice?

A. Starch

b. Cellulose

c. Glycogen

d. Chitin

Answer: a. Starch

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly used as a natural sweetener and is
derived from the sap of maple trees?

A. Maltose

b. Sucrose
c. Lactose

d. Maple syrup

Answer: d. Maple syrup

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of many fructose molecules and is
commonly found in honey and fruits such as apples and pears?

A. Maltose

b. Sucrose

c. Fructose

d. Lactose

Answer: b. Sucrose

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is commonly used as a thickener and stabilizer in
foods such as pudding, yogurt, and pie fillings?

A. Pectin

b. Xanthan gum

c. Guar gum

d. Carrageenan

Answer: a. Pectin

Which of the following is a type of carbohydrate that is composed of many glucose molecules and is used
by plants to store energy?

A. Starch

b. Cellulose

c. Glycogen

d. Chitin

Answer: a. Starch