Carbohydrates in Nutrition
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What is the main function of carbohydrates in nutrition?

  • Aid in muscle building
  • Support blood clotting
  • Regulate body temperature
  • Provide energy in the form of calories (correct)

    • What is the percentage of energy that comes from carbohydrates in the body?

  • 30% - 35%
  • 10% - 15%
  • 70% - 75%
  • 55% - 60% (correct)

    • What is the primary form of energy that carbohydrates are converted into?

  • Maltose
  • Glucose (correct)
  • Sucrose
  • Fructose

    • What is the elemental composition of carbohydrates according to biochemistry?

    <p>C, H, O with a Hydrogen:Oxygen atom ratio of 2:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'saccharo' in Greek, as related to carbohydrates?

    <p>Sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'saccharo' in Greek, as related to carbohydrates?

    <p>Sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Hydrogen : Oxygen atom ratio in carbohydrates according to biochemistry?

    <p>2:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary form of energy that carbohydrates are converted into?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of our energy comes from carbohydrates?

    <p>55% - 60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of carbohydrates in nutrition?

    <p>Provide energy in the form of calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

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