Carbhohydrates

Question 1

What’s the composition of carbohydrates?

Answer 1

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
These are the elements to form simple sugars e.g glucose

Question 2

Classification of carbohydrates

Answer 2

Sugar
Starch
Dietary fibre

Question 3

Source of carbohydrates- sugar

Answer 3

Table sugar
Honey
Cakes
Ketchup
Fruit
Sweets

Question 4

Source of carbohydrates- starch

Answer 4

Cereals , e.g wheat , rice
Bread
Pasta
Flour
Potatoes

Question 5

Source of carbohydrates- dietary fibre

Answer 5

Whole cereal
Whole meal bread
Fruit and vegetables

Question 6

What are the functions of carbohydrates?

Answer 6

Body’s heat and energy
Excess carbohydrates are stored as fat ( adipose tissue) which insulates the body
Dietary fibre is vital for the moment of waste through the intestines, prevents constipation and helps prevent disease of bowel e.g bowel cancer

Question 7

What is sugar formed out of ?

Answer 7

Sugar is formed out of carbohydrates that can be called many different names e.g glucose , fructose, sucrose and maltose. To much sugar in body can cause obesity and dental decay

Question 8

What does ketchup or other food have that u have to look out for ?

Answer 8

Hidden sugars

Question 9

What do y have to do to reduce sugar intake

Answer 9

Replace sugary snacks with nuts and fresh fruit
Avoid sugary drinks . Water is better
Avoid sweets , cake , biscuits and desserts
Use artificial sweeteners if using one ( e.g Splenda )

Question 10

What is dietary fibre?

Answer 10

Dietary fibre is also called roughage or cellulose .
Fibre is found in unprocessed foods , such as wholegrain cereal and fresh fruit and vegetables.