carbs Flashcards by Grace O'Neill

Q

what percent of our food should be carbs

A

45-60%

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Q

4 functions

A

-energy
-fibre
-digestion
-adds bulk

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Q

the simpler the carb…

A

the faster it is broken down

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the complexer the carb…

A

the longer the chain of sugar molecules

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Q

3 monosaccharides

A

-glucose
-fructose
-galactose

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Q

3 disaccarides

A

-lactose
-mactose
sucrose

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Q

oligosaccharides

A

3-10 linked sugars

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Q

polysaccharides

A

10+ linked sugars

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Q

2 simple

A

-monosaccharides
-disaccarides

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2 complex

A

-oligosaccharides
-polysaccharides

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