Integrated Diabetes Services Carbohydrate Skills Quiz

 

This interactive quiz allows you to select an answer and receive immediate feedback with an explanation to each question.

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There are 30 questions. At the completion of the quiz, you will be given a score and an opportunity to review the questions and answers you provided.

GOOD LUCK! 

Most carbohydrates peak within 30 minutes after mealtime.

True

False

Carbohydrates are the only source of calories.

True

False

Vegetables do NOT contain carbohydrates

True

False

Which of the following foods impact blood glucose and insulin timing?

Carbohydrates, fats and protein

Carbohydrates only

Gluten, Aspartame and Saccharin

All of the above

Which of the following do NOT raise blood glucose?

Vegetables, Starchy food and alcohol

Lactose (sugar found naturally in milk), protein & sugar free cookies

Aspartame, salt, & gluten

Sugar, honey, & fat

Which breakfast meal has the MOST carbohydrate?

Coffee with slice of coffee-house style pumpkin bread

1 slice toast, 3 scrambled eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, ½ cup orange juice

New York bakery style bagel with decaf coffee

2 cups Frosted Flakes cereal with 1 cup milk

Which lunch meal has the MOST carbohydrate?

12-inch hoagie/sub/hero/grinder-style Italian sandwich

2.5 cups Greek salad with vinaigrette dressing, and 6-inch pita

Hamburger (on a small bun) with medium fries

3 fish tacos (made with lettuce wrap) with 1 cup grilled vegetables and 2 Tbsp guacamole

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? Bagel and Orange Juice

50

60

75

85

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? 12-inch hoagie/ sub sandwich with fries, diet beverage

75

100

125

135

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? Sushi Rolls

35

50

65

80

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? Pasta and Breadstick

75

85

100

110

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? Steak & baked Potato

25

40

55

75

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? Banana

10

20

30

40

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? Ice Cream

20

30

45

55

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? Bloody Mary

0

5

15

20

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? Grilled Shrimp With Veggies and Watermelon

20

35

45

55

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? BBQ Pork With Baked Beans and Cornbread

50

60

80

90

Approximately how many grams of total carbohydrate are in the pictured portions? Fish and Chips

40

55

65

75

According to the nutritional label, how much blood sugar-raising carbohydrate is 4 biscuits?

20g (USA) / 18g (EU)

30 g (USA) / 27 (EU)

40 g (USA) / 37g (EU)

38g (USA) / 35 g (EU)

According to the nutritional labels (USA and EU), how much fiber does one serving contain?

0.5 g(USA)/1.5 g(EU)

1 g (USA) / 0.5 g (EU)

2 g (USA / 1 g (EU)

3 g (USA) / 3.6 (EU)

If you were to eat the entire package of this food, how many grams of total carbohydrate would it contain?

20 grams of total carbohydrate (USA)/ 9.2 grams total carbohydrate (EU)

140 grams of total carbohydrate (USA)/ 124 grams total carbohydrate (EU)

280 grams of total carb (USA)/ 248 grams total carbohydrate (EU)

260 grams of total carb (USA)/280 grams total carbohydrate (EU)

If a baked potato has a carb factor of .22, how much carbohydrate is in a 300 g potato have?

22 g

55 g

66 g

75 g

The following recipe contains 4 servings. How much carbohydrate does one serving of chicken and rice soup contain?

68 grams of carbohydrate

66 grams of carbohydrate

34 grams of carbohydrate

25 grams of carbohydrate

If your insulin to carbohydrate ratio is 1: 10, how much insulin would you need for a meal of 75 g carbohydrates?

4.5

6

7.5

9

Which statement is true about fiber?

It speeds up the rate of digestion

It blocks insulin absorption

The human body does not absorb it

It stimulates the liver to release glucose

Which food would produce the slowest rise in blood glucose?

Pretzels

Corn flakes

Ice cream

Sweet Potato

Which food would be the best choice for treating a low blood sugar (has a high glycemic value and, therefore, converts to glucose quickly)?

Orange juice

Regular (non-diet) soda

Peanut Butter

Chocolate

You can use the Glycemic Index to help—– (fill in the blank)

Figure out total carbohydrate content of foods

Increase metabolism

Figure out total insulin dose

Better manage after meal blood sugars.

Which is TRUE about high protein meals (that do not contain any carbohydrate)?

Your body cannot convert protein into another fuel source (carbohydrate)

Protein, when eaten without carbohydrate, can increase blood glucose levels

Insulin is not needed when a protein-only meal is consumed

Carbohydrates are the only macronutrient that impacts blood sugar levels

The fat content of a meal increases:

The number of calories you are consuming

Satiety and the feeling of “fullness” after a meal

The length of time it takes for the meal to be digested (fat takes longer than carbohydrate)

Blood glucose levels 4 hours (or more) after the meal is consumed

All of the above

What is your name?