Carbohydrate Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
Q

What are the composition of carbohydrates

A

Carbon (C)
Hydrogen (H)
Oxegen (O)

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2
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What do all of the composition of carbohydrates form

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Gloucose

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3
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What are the classification of carbohydrates

A

Sugar
Starch
Dietary fibre

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4
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Name examples for the source sugar

A

Honey
Cakes
Table sugar
Jam
Ketchup

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5
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Name examples for the source starch

A

Cereal
Bread
Pasta
Flour

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6
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Name examples for the source dietary fibre

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Whole meal bread
Fruit
Vegetable
Whole cereal

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7
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Function of carbohydrates

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Heat and energy
Excess carb are stored as fat
Dietary fibre is vital for the movement of waste through the intestines
Prevents bowl cancer

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8
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What is sugar

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Sugar is a form of carbohydrates that can be called many different name e.g gloucose,froucose,sucrose and maltose

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9
Q

How to tell if it has hidden sugar in it

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They may not taste sweet but are very high in sugar

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10
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How to reduce sugar intake

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Avoid sweets, cakes and biscuits
Replace junk food with nuts and fresh fruit
Use artificial sweetener

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11
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What is dietary fibre

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Is also called roughage or cellouse. Fibre is found in unprocessed foods such as whole grain cereals and fresh fruit and vegetables

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