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Question 6 Q: Which of the following are the two most important energy contributing polysaccharides? A OStarch and Glycogen sGlycogen and Glucose c O Cellulose and Glycogen o O Starch and Dextrin EONone of the above Question 7 Q: Starch is NOT found in which of the following? AGrains а@ Vegetables c O Pasta o OChickern Breads Question 8 Q: Research shows that a diet high in fiber promotes a reduction in the isk of Diabetes a OColon cancer o OA and C All of the above Question 9 Q: During a typical 6-day carbohydrate loading cycle, what percentage of total daily calories should be consumed from carbohydrates during the final 3 days? a@55-60% a@20% c070% a@ 10% E ONone of the above Question 10

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1. A. Polysaccharides are made up of monosaccharides which is basically simpler version of sugar, for example glucose and the correct answer to the above question would be starch and glycogen which contributes their energy towards polysaccharides.

2.D. Starch is something which only occurs commonly in plants tissue. The most common vegetable where starch is found is potatoes and the correct answer would be Chicken as it is a non - vegetarian food and is not derived from plants.

3. C. High fiber diet has many health benefits because it increases the digestions and metabolic process, and has proved to prevent colon cancer. It is also advised for the patient who has constipation and people who are trying to lose weight.

4. C. Carbohydrate loading cycle is something which is followed when one is participating in an athletic event or curriculum activity, basically carbohydrates is a fuel which provides energy to go on with the activity. Now starting the first three days of carbohydrate loading cycle, low carb diet along with some exercise is advised, the combination of low carb diet and exercise will decrease the glycogen storage, also 15 % of calories is received from carbhydrates. During four to six days, high carb diet along with minimum exercise is advised and about 70% of the calorie is received from the carbohydrate.