WGU nutrition Carbohydrates Exam Question and
Answer Review 2026
What type of fiber is insoluble and helps the digestive tract hold water? - Correct Answers
Lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose
True or false: sucrose is a disaccharide and is common table sugar, found naturally in molasses -
Correct Answers True
What does soluble fiber do to lower blood cholesterol levels? - Correct Answers It binds to bile
acids
True or false: carbohydrates must be broken down into monosaccharides before they can be
absorbed into circulation? - Correct Answers True
What food is a good source of pectin and can help in reducing the total cholesterol level? -
Correct Answers Oranges
Which problem is associated with the net carb theory? - Correct Answers It's a marketing tactic,
excessive sugar alcohols can cause diarrhea, sugar alcohols and fiber have low glycemic index
values
What food source contributes to dental caries? - Correct Answers Fruit drinks, sport drinks,
ready to eat breakfast cereals
Answer Review 2026
What type of fiber is insoluble and helps the digestive tract hold water? - Correct Answers
Lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose
True or false: sucrose is a disaccharide and is common table sugar, found naturally in molasses -
Correct Answers True
What does soluble fiber do to lower blood cholesterol levels? - Correct Answers It binds to bile
acids
True or false: carbohydrates must be broken down into monosaccharides before they can be
absorbed into circulation? - Correct Answers True
What food is a good source of pectin and can help in reducing the total cholesterol level? -
Correct Answers Oranges
Which problem is associated with the net carb theory? - Correct Answers It's a marketing tactic,
excessive sugar alcohols can cause diarrhea, sugar alcohols and fiber have low glycemic index
values
What food source contributes to dental caries? - Correct Answers Fruit drinks, sport drinks,
ready to eat breakfast cereals
