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What is the main function of carbohydrates in the human body?
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the human body?
- To aid in blood clotting
- To build muscle mass
- To regulate body temperature
- To provide energy for cellular functions (correct)
What is the primary function of dietary carbohydrates in the human body?
What is the primary function of dietary carbohydrates in the human body?
- To regulate blood pressure
- To provide fuel for energy (correct)
- To aid in digestion
- To strengthen bones
What atoms are carbohydrates composed of?
What atoms are carbohydrates composed of?
- Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen (correct)
- Sodium, potassium, and chlorine
- Nitrogen, phosphorus, and hydrogen
- Calcium, magnesium, and sulfur
Which category of carbohydrates includes sugars like glucose, fructose, and galactose?
Which category of carbohydrates includes sugars like glucose, fructose, and galactose?
What is the main difference between glucose, galactose, and fructose?
What is the main difference between glucose, galactose, and fructose?
What happens to starch when it is cooked?
What happens to starch when it is cooked?
Which food sources are rich in starch?
Which food sources are rich in starch?
Why does starch supply energy over a longer period of time compared to simple sugars?
Why does starch supply energy over a longer period of time compared to simple sugars?
What effect does cooking have on starch?
What effect does cooking have on starch?
Why does starch supply energy over a longer period of time compared to simple sugars?
Why does starch supply energy over a longer period of time compared to simple sugars?
What is the main source of dietary carbohydrates worldwide?
What is the main source of dietary carbohydrates worldwide?
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