1. What do carbohydrates provide for the human body?

a. Fuel for the body and brain
b. Essential vitamins and minerals
c. Aid in creating fat cells
d. Nothing useful

2. According to federal health officials and heart experts, what percentage of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates?

a. Less than 15 percent
b. Less than 35 percent
c. Between 45 and 65 percent
d. Between 70 and 80 percent

3. Some low-carb and high-protein diets -- particularly those that severely restrict carbohydrate consumption but allow a dieter to eat foods high in saturated fat -- may contribute to which of the following health problems?

a. Heart disease
b. Cancer
c. Constipation
d. Kidney damage
e. All of the above

4. Which of the following foods does NOT have carbohydrates?

a. Milk
b. Chicken
c. Potatoes
d. Bread

5. American adults consume more calories today than they did 30 years ago, and the increase is mainly due to higher carbohydrate intake. By what percentage do you think Americans increased their consumption of carbohydrates from 1971 to 2000?

a. 7 percent
b. 13 percent
c. 21 percent
d. 33 percent

6. What does the Glycemic Index measure?

a. The ratio of carbohydrates to fat in a particular food
b. How much and how quickly sugar gets into your bloodstream after you eat food that contains carbohydrates
c. Your weight (in kilograms) divided by your height (in meters)
d. The carbohydrate-to-sugar ratio of a food item