1. Carbohydrates
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2. Carbohydrates
What is the sole energy source for the
brain and the nervous system?
• Fat
• Glucose
• Protein

3. Carbohydrates
What is the sole energy source for the
brain and the nervous system?
• Fat Incorrect. Glucose, a carbohydrate
is the sole energy source for the brain
and the nervous system. It is important
not to completely eliminate
carbohydrates from your diet.
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4. Carbohydrates
What is the sole energy source for the
brain and the nervous system?
• Glucose Correct! Glucose is the sole
energy source for the brain and the
nervous system. Glucose is a type of
carbohydrate. It is important not to
completely eliminate carbohydrates
from your diet.
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5. Carbohydrates
What is the sole energy source for the
brain and the nervous system?
• Protein Incorrect. Glucose is the sole
energy source for the brain and the
nervous system. Glucose is a type of
carbohydrate. It is important not to
completely eliminate carbohydrates
from your diet.
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6. Carbohydrates
“Empty calories” are foods that
contain calories, without much
nutritional value.
• True
• False

7. Carbohydrates
“Empty calories” are foods that
contain calories, without much
nutritional value.
• True Correct! Examples include cakes,
cookies, candy and beer. Consume
these items sparingly.
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8. Carbohydrates
“Empty calories” are foods that
contain calories, without much
nutritional value.
• False Incorrect. Empty calories are
found in foods without much nutritional
value. Examples include cakes,
cookies, candy and beer. Consume
these items sparingly.
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9. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates should make up this
percent of your daily caloric intake.
• 25-35%
• 35-50%
• 50-65%

10. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates should make up this
percent of your daily caloric intake.
• 25-35% Incorrect: Carbohydrates
should make up between 50-65% of
your caloric intake every day.
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11. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates should make up this
percent of your daily caloric intake.
• 35-50% Incorrect. Carbohydrates
should make up between 50-65% of
your caloric intake every day.
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12. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates should make up this
percent of your daily caloric intake.
• 50-65% Correct!
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13. Carbohydrates
When eating carbohydrates daily, what
percentage should come from whole
grains, such as brown rice, whole grain
bread, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat
pizza crust, bulgur, mixed grains, etc.?
• 10%
• 33%
• 50%

14. Carbohydrates
When eating carbohydrates daily, what
percentage should come from whole
grains, such as brown rice, whole
grain bread, whole wheat pasta, whole
wheat pizza crust, bulgur, mixed
grains, etc.?
• 10% Incorrect. Half of the daily servings
should come from whole grains.
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15. Carbohydrates
When eating carbohydrates daily, what
percentage should come from whole
grains, such as brown rice, whole
grain bread, whole wheat pasta, whole
wheat pizza crust, bulgur, mixed
grains, etc.?
• 33% Incorrect. Half of the daily servings
should come from whole grains.
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16. Carbohydrates
When eating carbohydrates daily, what
percentage should come from whole
grains, such as brown rice, whole
grain bread, whole wheat pasta, whole
wheat pizza crust, bulgur, mixed
grains, etc.?
• 50% Correct!
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17. Carbohydrates
There are three forms of
carbohydrates: complex
carbohydrates, simple sugars and
dietary fiber.
• True
• False

18. Carbohydrates
There are three forms of carbohydrates:
complex carbohydrates, simple
sugars and dietary fiber.
• True Incorrect. There are two types of
carbohydrates, complex and simple
sugars (provides calories). Dietary fiber
is a food component of carbohydrates
but it does not provide calories.
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19. Carbohydrates
There are three forms of carbohydrates:
complex carbohydrates, simple sugars
and dietary fiber.
• False Correct! There are two types of
carbohydrates, complex and simple sugars
(provides calories). Dietary fiber is a food
component of carbohydrates but it does not
provide calories.
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20. Carbohydrates
Legumes (dried peas and beans)
contain both protein and complex
carbohydrates.
• True
• False

21. Carbohydrates
Legumes (dried peas and beans)
contain both protein and complex
carbohydrates.
• True Correct!
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22. Carbohydrates
Legumes (dried peas and beans)
contain both protein and complex
carbohydrates.
• False Incorrect. Legumes contain both
protein and complex carbohydrates.
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23. Carbohydrates
Breads, cereals, tubers (potatoes and
yams), corn, pasta, rice are examples
of this type of carbohydrate.
• Simple Sugars
• Complex Carbohydrates

24. Carbohydrates
Breads, cereals, tubers (potatoes and
yams), corn, pasta, rice are examples
of this type of carbohydrate.
• Simple Sugars Incorrect. These foods
are examples of complex
carbohydrates.
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25. Carbohydrates
Breads, cereals, tubers (potatoes and
yams), corn, pasta, rice are examples
of this type of carbohydrate.
• Complex Carbohydrates Correct!
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26. Carbohydrates
Fiber is easily digested by the body.
• True
• False

27. Carbohydrates
Fiber is easily digested by the body.
• True Incorrect. Fiber is not digested by
the human digestive tract.
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28. Carbohydrates
Fiber is easily digested by the body.
• False Correct!
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29. Carbohydrates
Consuming a diet high in fiber with
adequate fluid intake helps prevent
this condition.
• Constipation
• Headaches
• Nausea

30. Carbohydrates
Consuming a diet high in fiber with
adequate fluid intake helps prevent
this condition.
• Constipation Correct! Headaches and
nausea are usually not related to
dietary intake.
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31. Carbohydrates
Consuming a diet high in fiber with
adequate fluid intake helps prevent this
condition.
• Headaches Incorrect. A diet high in fiber
with adequate fluid intake (eight cups of
fluids without caffeine or alcohol) helps
prevent constipation as well as may reduce
the risk of heart disease. Headaches and
nausea are usually not related to dietary
intake.
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32. Carbohydrates
Consuming a diet high in fiber with adequate
fluid intake helps prevent this condition.
• Nausea Incorrect. A diet high in fiber with
adequate fluid intake (eight cups of fluids
without caffeine or alcohol) will result in
preventing constipation as well as reducing
the risk of heart disease. Headaches and
nausea are usually not related to dietary
intake.
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33. Carbohydrates
When trying to lose weight, it is not the
complex carbohydrates (baked potato,
pasta, bread, etc. when eaten in
moderation) that need to be avoided,
but the fatty toppings (butter, sour
cream, bacon bits, cheese sauce) that
are put on them.
• True
• False

34. Carbohydrates
When trying to lose weight, it is not the
complex carbohydrates that need to
be avoided, but the fatty toppings
that are put on them.
• True Correct!
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35. Carbohydrates
When trying to lose weight, it is not the
complex carbohydrates that need to
be avoided, but the fatty toppings
that are put on them.
• False Incorrect. Excess fatty toppings
contribute more to weight gain.
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36. Carbohydrates
How many equivalents or servings of
vegetables should you eat each day?
• 1-2
• 2-4
• 3-5

37. Carbohydrates
How many equivalents or servings of
vegetables should you eat each day?
• 1-2 Incorrect. You should aim for 3-5
equivalents (servings) of vegetables
each day.
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38. Carbohydrates
How many equivalents or servings of
vegetables should you eat each day?
• 2-4 Incorrect. You should aim for 3-5
equivalents (servings) of vegetables
each day.
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39. Carbohydrates
How many equivalents or servings of
vegetables should you eat each day?
• 3-5 Correct!
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40. Carbohydrates
How many equivalents or servings of
fruit should you eat each day?
• 1-2
• 2-4
• 3-5

41. Carbohydrates
How many equivalents or servings of
fruit should you eat each day?
• 1-2 Incorrect. You should aim for 2-4
equivalents of fruit each day.
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42. Carbohydrates
How many equivalents or servings of
fruit should you eat each day?
• 2-4 Correct!
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43. Carbohydrates
How many equivalents or servings of
fruit should you eat each day?
• 3-5 Incorrect. You should aim for 2-4
equivalents of fruit each day.
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44. Carbohydrates
Dietary fiber is found in:
• Simple sugars
• Complex carbohydrates

45. Carbohydrates
Dietary fiber is found in:
• Simple sugars Incorrect. Dietary fiber
is found in complex carbohydrates, not
simple sugars.
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46. Carbohydrates
Dietary fiber is found in:
• Complex carbohydrates Correct!
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47. Carbohydrates
One equivalent or serving of
vegetables is: 1 cup of raw or
cooked vegetables or 1/2 cup of raw
dark leafy greens.
• True
• False

48. Carbohydrates
One equivalent or serving of
vegetables is: 1 cup of raw or
cooked vegetables and 1/2 cup of
raw dark leafy greens.
• True Incorrect. One serving of
vegetables is 1/2 cup of raw or cooked
vegetables and 1 cup of raw dark leafy
greens. The more colors you eat, the
more nutrients you consume.
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49. Carbohydrates
One equivalent or serving of
vegetables is: 1 cup of raw or
cooked vegetables and 1/2 cup of
raw dark leafy greens.
• False Correct! One serving of
vegetables is 1/2 cup of raw or cooked
vegetables and 1 cup of raw dark leafy
greens. The more colors you eat, the
more nutrients you consume.
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50. Carbohydrates
One equivalent or serving of fruit is:
• 1 large size apple, pear or orange
• 1 cup canned, raw or cooked fruit
• 4 oz. of 100% fruit juice

51. Carbohydrates
One equivalent or serving of fruit is:
• 1 large size apple, pear or orange
Incorrect. One serving of a fruit is one
medium size apple, pear or orange, 1/2 cup
canned, raw or fresh fruit, and 4 oz of 100%
fruit juice. Do not count fruit drinks or fruit
beverages as a serving of fruit as it contains
less than 10% real fruit juice as well as has
added sugar as compared to 100% fruit juice.
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52. Carbohydrates
One equivalent or serving of fruit is:
• 1 cup canned, raw or cooked fruit
Incorrect. One serving of a fruit is one
medium size apple, pear or orange, 1/2 cup
canned, raw or fresh fruit, and 4 oz of 100%
fruit juice. Do not count fruit drinks or fruit
beverages as a serving of fruit as it contains
less than 10% real fruit juice as well as has
added sugar as compared to 100% fruit juice.
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53. Carbohydrates
One equivalent or serving of fruit is:
• 4 oz. of 100% fruit juice Correct! One
serving of a fruit is one medium size apple,
pear or orange and ½ cup canned, raw or
fresh fruit. Do not count fruit drinks or fruit
beverages as a serving of fruit as it contains
less than 10% real fruit juice as well as has
added sugar as compared to 100% fruit
juice.
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54. Carbohydrates
What is one equivalent or serving of
hot cereal?
• 1/2 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1 cup

55. Carbohydrates
What is one equivalent or serving of
hot cereal?
• 1/2 cup Correct! Add some fresh,
canned or dried fruit to add more flavor,
nutrients and phytochemicals (helps
prevent diseases) to your diet!
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56. Carbohydrates
What is one equivalent or serving of
hot cereal?
• 3/4 cup Incorrect. One serving of hot
cereal is 1/2 cup. Add some fresh,
canned or dried fruit to add more flavor,
nutrients and phytochemicals (helps
prevent diseases) to your diet!
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57. Carbohydrates
What is one equivalent or serving of
hot cereal?
• 1 cup Incorrect. One serving of hot
cereal is 1/2 cup. Add some fresh,
canned or dried fruit to add more flavor,
nutrients and phytochemicals (helps
prevent diseases) to your diet!
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58. Carbohydrates
What is one equivalent or serving of
ready to eat cold cereal?
• 1/2 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1 cup

59. Carbohydrates
What is one equivalent or serving of ready to
eat cold cereal?
• 1/2 cup Incorrect. One serving of cold cereal
is 1 cup. How many servings do you
consume at breakfast? Does it contain whole
grains? Is it high in sugar? Try to consume
cereals that contain less than 7 grams of
sugar per serving. Refer to the chart found in
carbohydrate brochure.
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60. Carbohydrates
What is one equivalent or serving of ready to
eat cold cereal?
• 3/4 cup Incorrect. One serving of cold cereal
is 1 cup. How many servings do you
consume at breakfast? Does it contain whole
grains? Is it high in sugar? Try to consume
cereals that contain less than 7 grams of
sugar per serving. Refer to the chart found in
carbohydrate brochure.
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61. Carbohydrates
What is one equivalent or serving of ready to
eat cold cereal?
• 1 cup Correct! How many servings do you
consume at breakfast? Does it contain whole
grains? Is it high in sugar? Try to consume
cereals that contain less than 7 grams of
sugar per serving. Refer to the chart found in
carbohydrate brochure.
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