NUTRITION MIDTERM HUN1201 IRSC
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE 50
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ what are the elements that make up carbohydrates? Answer: carbon,
hydrogen,oxygen
⩥ what is the process called that is responsible for making this
macronutrient? (carbohydrate). Answer: photosynthesis
⩥ what are the three types of CHO found in the plant foods we eat.
Answer: starch, fiber, sugar
⩥ which two types of carbohydrates that provide energy. Answer: starch,
sugar
⩥ which is the best type of carbohydrates and why. Answer: complex;
slow breakdown, slow absorption
⩥ which types of carbohydrates is limited to 10% of the total
kilocalories and why?. Answer: sugars; empty calories
,⩥ what is the storage form of energy in the animal body & where is it
stored & how much. Answer: glycogen; liver & muscle; stores 300-350
⩥ why does fiber not provide energy. Answer: not digested
⩥ name the primary functions of the two types of fibers. Answer:
soluble: binds dietary cholesterol
insoluble: adds bulk
⩥ what is the general recommended range of dietary intake of fiber.
Answer: 25-38 grams
⩥ name the three food groups to consume the recommended intake of
fiber. Answer: fruits, veg, whole grains
⩥ what are the three forms of monosaccharides. Answer: glucose,
fructose, galactose
⩥ name the form that all sugar and starches must be converted in order
that the body can burn CHO for energy
&recommended range of this form in the blood. Answer: glucose
70-120 mg/dl
⩥ which is the sweetest tasting monosaccharide. Answer: fructose
, ⩥ which monosaccharide results only from the breakdown of lactose.
Answer: galactose
⩥ what are the three forms of disaccharides. Answer: sucrose, maltose,
lactose
⩥ which disaccharide results from the digestion of milk and may cause
an intolerance. Answer: lactose
⩥ which disaccharide is consumed in the greatest quantity in the US.
Answer: sucrose
⩥ describe a polysaccharide. Answer: long glucose chains
⩥ which form is the preferred in the diet. Answer: starch/complex
⩥ which form can not be digested due to lack of enzymes. Answer:
resistance starch
⩥ insoluble. Answer: form aids in elimination
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE 50
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ what are the elements that make up carbohydrates? Answer: carbon,
hydrogen,oxygen
⩥ what is the process called that is responsible for making this
macronutrient? (carbohydrate). Answer: photosynthesis
⩥ what are the three types of CHO found in the plant foods we eat.
Answer: starch, fiber, sugar
⩥ which two types of carbohydrates that provide energy. Answer: starch,
sugar
⩥ which is the best type of carbohydrates and why. Answer: complex;
slow breakdown, slow absorption
⩥ which types of carbohydrates is limited to 10% of the total
kilocalories and why?. Answer: sugars; empty calories
,⩥ what is the storage form of energy in the animal body & where is it
stored & how much. Answer: glycogen; liver & muscle; stores 300-350
⩥ why does fiber not provide energy. Answer: not digested
⩥ name the primary functions of the two types of fibers. Answer:
soluble: binds dietary cholesterol
insoluble: adds bulk
⩥ what is the general recommended range of dietary intake of fiber.
Answer: 25-38 grams
⩥ name the three food groups to consume the recommended intake of
fiber. Answer: fruits, veg, whole grains
⩥ what are the three forms of monosaccharides. Answer: glucose,
fructose, galactose
⩥ name the form that all sugar and starches must be converted in order
that the body can burn CHO for energy
&recommended range of this form in the blood. Answer: glucose
70-120 mg/dl
⩥ which is the sweetest tasting monosaccharide. Answer: fructose
, ⩥ which monosaccharide results only from the breakdown of lactose.
Answer: galactose
⩥ what are the three forms of disaccharides. Answer: sucrose, maltose,
lactose
⩥ which disaccharide results from the digestion of milk and may cause
an intolerance. Answer: lactose
⩥ which disaccharide is consumed in the greatest quantity in the US.
Answer: sucrose
⩥ describe a polysaccharide. Answer: long glucose chains
⩥ which form is the preferred in the diet. Answer: starch/complex
⩥ which form can not be digested due to lack of enzymes. Answer:
resistance starch
⩥ insoluble. Answer: form aids in elimination
