AQA GCSE Food preparation and nutrition - Carbohydrates (1.1.3)

Question 1

Are carbohydrates a macro or micronutrient?

Answer 1

Macronutrient

Question 2

State 2 functions of carbohydrates

Answer 2

To give the body energy
To help get rid of waste products

Question 3

Define “Monosaccharide”

Answer 3

A carbohydrate made from 1 sugar molecule

Question 4

Name 1 monosaccharide sugar

Answer 4

Glucose, Galactose, Fructose

Question 5

Define “Disaccharides”

Answer 5

A carbohydrate made from 2 sugar molecules

Question 6

Name 1 disaccharide sugar

Answer 6

Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose

Question 7

Define “Polysaccharide”

Answer 7

A group of many carbohydrates that are made from many sugar molecules joined together, they do not taste sweet

Question 8

Name 1 polysaccharide

Answer 8

Starch, Pectin, Dextrin, Fibre

Question 9

What is the alternate name for fibre?

Answer 9

Non-starch polysaccharide (NSP)

Question 10

State 1 source of glucose

Answer 10

Ripe fruit and veg, drinks, tablets, powders

Question 11

State 1 source of fructose

Answer 11

Fruits, vegetables, honey

Question 12

State 1 source of galactose

Answer 12

Milk

Question 13

State 1 source of Maltose

Answer 13

Cereals, Biscuits, Hot drink powders, confectionary

Question 14

State 1 source of Lactose

Answer 14

Milk, yogurt, cheese

Question 15

What is sucrose more commonly known as?

Answer 15

Sugar

Question 16

State 3 sources of starch

Answer 16

Cereals, potatoes, yams, parsnips, pumpkins, peas, beans, lentils, quinoa

Question 17

State 2 sources of NSP

Answer 17

Wholegrain products, fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts

Question 18

State 2 sources of pectin

Answer 18

Citrus fruits, apples, apricots, plums, carrots

Question 19

State 1 source of dextrin

Answer 19

Baked bread, baked cakes, biscuits

Question 20

State 3 effects of a carbohydrate deficiency in the body

Answer 20

lack of energy, weight loss, severe weakness

Question 21

State the main effect of a carbohydrate excess in the body

Answer 21

obesity