Deck 1: Macronutrients: Carbohydrates

Question 1

Which of the following is not true in regard to glucose in the body?

A) Glucose can be used directly by the cell for energy
B) Glucose can be used to form glycogen stored in the muscle and liver
C) Excess glucose can be converted to fat
D) Glucose can be converted to protein if necessary

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding disaccharides?

A) They are starch and fiber
B) Sucrose, fructose, alanine are examples of disaccharides
C) They contain two monosaccharides
D) The most common form of disaccharide is glucose

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following should be recommended as a post-game meal aimed to quickly replenish muscle glycogen stores following exhaustive exercise?

A) High-glycemic carbohydrate diet
B) Low-glycemic carbohydrate diet
C) High protein diet
D) Low carbohydrate diet

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The bodily glycogen is stored primarily in the

A) liver
B) skin
C) skeletal muscle
D) kidneys

Question 5

Of the following lipids, which one is typically used as a source of energy?

A) Lipoprotein
B) Cholesterol
C) Triglyceride
D) Phospholipid

Question 6

Trans fatty acids can be produced through the process of

A) emulsification
B) lipogenesis
C) hydrogenation
D) photosynthesis