carbs Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
empty calories
A
no nutritional value / benefit other than the energy they provide
Eg fizzy drinks and ice cream
2
Q
scientific term for sugar molecules
A
monosaccharides
3
Q
health issue of having too much sugar in diet
A
obesity - when excess energy from sugars is stored as fat in the body
tooth decay - when sugary foods erode teeth and creates cavities
type 2 diabetes - when excess sugar in the diet leads to obesity
4
Q
health issue of having too less sugar in diet
A
drop in blood sugar levels which cause hunger, dizziness and tiredness because bodies have less energy
5
Q
complex carbohydrates
A
break down slowly in the body - supplies a steady release of energy over a long race
6
Q
simple sugars
A
easily absorbed by the body which provides a short burst of energy
