What are the functions of carbohydrates
Providing energy, acting as a protein sparer
Types of carbohydrates
Sugars = simple
Starches and dietary fibres
What are single sugars called
Monosaccharides
What are double sugars called
Disaccharides
Single sugars
Glucose, ripe fruits and vegetables
Fructose, fruits and honey
Double sugars
Sucrose, sugar and syrup
Lactose, dairy
Maltose, cereals
What nutrients does sugar contain
Energy
The most important starches are
Starch
Pectin
Glycogen
Starch good sources
Cereals and veg
What percent of food energy should come from starch
50%
Intake for fibre
Adult 30g, children less due to size