Chapter 4.2

Question 1

In order for body to use carbs for energy food must undergo Glycolysis. What Is it?

Answer 1

A metabolic process that breaks down carbs and sugars through a series of reactions

Question 2

Simple Carbohydrates

Answer 2

Are monosaccharides and disaccharides which occur naturally in fruit, vegetables and dairy products

Elevate blood sugar levels providing energy

Question 3

Complex Carbohydrates (polysaccharides)

Answer 3

Are large molecules made up of one or several types of monosaccharide units.

Question 4

Carbohydrates

Answer 4

Are macronutrients that provide body with energy

# Two types: complex (starches) occur naturally in vegetables
Simple (sugars) - found in honey and fruit

Question 5

Glycaemic Index (GI)

Answer 5

Ranking of carbohydrates according to the different ways they behave in the body in relation to blood glucose levels. Eating low GI ranking can assist with long term health and sustainable weight loss

Question 6

Low GI foods

Answer 6

Have slow digestion and produce gradual rises in blood sugar and insulin levels and have benefits for health

E.g. Fruit, milk (less than 55)

Question 7

High GI foods

Answer 7

Rapidly digested and absorbed result in fluctuations in blood sugar levels

E.g. Potatoes, white bead (greater than 70)

Question 8

Food sources

Answer 8

Simple - sugars: fruits, milk

Complex- rice, breads, pasta, potatoes

Question 9

How do carbs increase risk of NHPA obesity?

Answer 9

Excessive intake of High GI carbs promotes use of carbs as only energy source, leading to increased fat storage.

Question 10

How do carbs decrease risk of NHPA obesity?

Answer 10

Low GI foods take longer to release glucose in the bloodstream, allowing body to use fat as storage.