NR 228- POWERPOINT QUIZ 2 - CARBS
& WATER WELLNESS. EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
This is the chief energy source for the body cells. It consists of Sugar, starches, fiber.
Carbohydrates
Sugar is broken down into:
Monosaccharide & Disaccharides
Starch & fiber is considered a:
Polysaccharide
Are simple carbs easy or difficult to breakdown? What kind of foods are included?
They are easy for the body to breakdown; fruits, milk, some veggies
Are Complex carbs easy or difficult to digest? What kind of foods are included?
They are harder for the body to breakdown. It consists of starches and fibers.
When discussing fiber; popcorn, leafy greens, seeds and whole grains are examples of insoluble
or soluble fibers?
Insoluble
When discussing fiber; citrus fruits, oatmeal, apples, beans, and cucumbers are examples of
insoluble or soluble fibers?
Soluble
True or False: Fiber helps decrease obesity, constipation, cancer, heart disease and diabetes
control?
True
What is the end product of Carbohydrate metabolism
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, Glucose
_____ is used for energy
Glucose
If glucose is not needed, what is stored in the liver?
Glycogen
When glycogen is stored in the liver, and glucose is still NOT needed, what happens to the
glucose?
Stored as ADIPOSE TISSUE as storage
____ & ___ are primary components of body fluids
Water & Minerals
_____ provides a structural component and shape to cells, this component also transports
nutrients and waste products and trace minerals by acting as a solvent
Water
_____ regulates body temperature
Water
Why is it important that water acts as a lubricant of our joints? What happens if it didn't?
If it didn't our joints/bones would become brittle. Water acts as a shock absorber and cushions
our body tissues
What are some of the main common sources of water?
Drinking water
Juices/Beverages
Fruits & Veggies
What is the adequate intake of water for men and women?
Men- 13 cups a day
Women- 9 cups a day
Water constitutes ________ % of adult weight
A. 50-60
B. 30-40
C. 20-30
50-60%
Water constitutes ________ % in infants
A. 10-20%
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
& WATER WELLNESS. EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
This is the chief energy source for the body cells. It consists of Sugar, starches, fiber.
Carbohydrates
Sugar is broken down into:
Monosaccharide & Disaccharides
Starch & fiber is considered a:
Polysaccharide
Are simple carbs easy or difficult to breakdown? What kind of foods are included?
They are easy for the body to breakdown; fruits, milk, some veggies
Are Complex carbs easy or difficult to digest? What kind of foods are included?
They are harder for the body to breakdown. It consists of starches and fibers.
When discussing fiber; popcorn, leafy greens, seeds and whole grains are examples of insoluble
or soluble fibers?
Insoluble
When discussing fiber; citrus fruits, oatmeal, apples, beans, and cucumbers are examples of
insoluble or soluble fibers?
Soluble
True or False: Fiber helps decrease obesity, constipation, cancer, heart disease and diabetes
control?
True
What is the end product of Carbohydrate metabolism
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026.
, Glucose
_____ is used for energy
Glucose
If glucose is not needed, what is stored in the liver?
Glycogen
When glycogen is stored in the liver, and glucose is still NOT needed, what happens to the
glucose?
Stored as ADIPOSE TISSUE as storage
____ & ___ are primary components of body fluids
Water & Minerals
_____ provides a structural component and shape to cells, this component also transports
nutrients and waste products and trace minerals by acting as a solvent
Water
_____ regulates body temperature
Water
Why is it important that water acts as a lubricant of our joints? What happens if it didn't?
If it didn't our joints/bones would become brittle. Water acts as a shock absorber and cushions
our body tissues
What are some of the main common sources of water?
Drinking water
Juices/Beverages
Fruits & Veggies
What is the adequate intake of water for men and women?
Men- 13 cups a day
Women- 9 cups a day
Water constitutes ________ % of adult weight
A. 50-60
B. 30-40
C. 20-30
50-60%
Water constitutes ________ % in infants
A. 10-20%
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