Balanced diet Flashcards
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What are the three types of sugars
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Intrinsic sugar
Extrinsic sugar
Milk sugars
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What does a balanced diet need?
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Carbohydrate, water, fibre, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
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What is an intrinsic sugar?
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Sugars that a naturally contained in the cells of food. I.e apples
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What are extrinsic sugars?
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Sugars found in processed food. I.e chocolate and soft drinks they lead to tooth decay
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What is a milk sugar?
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A milk sugar is are found in milk products. Ie. cheese! The most important one is lactose.
