Carbohydrates Flashcards
Why does excess carbohydrate lead to obesity/diabetes/fat deposit?
Carbohydrates come in the form of sugars, which is stored as fat.
Why does excess carbohydrate lead to tooth decay?
Carbohydrate can come in the form of sugar. These molecules combine with saliva and bacteria to form plaque on teeth.
What are intrinsic sugars?
Naturally-occurring sugars
What are free sugars?
Sugars added to foods.
What are the two functions of carbohydrates?
Energy and fibre.
How is fibre a function of carbohydrates?
Gets rid of waste.
How does a carbohydrate deficiency cause weight loss?
Energy from the fat cells is used as backup.
How does a carbohydrate deficiency cause tiredness?
Blood sugar levels drop.
What percentage of total carbohydrate intake should be free sugars?
5%
What percentage of food energy per day should come from carbohydrates?
50%
What are the two types of sugars?
Monosaccharides and disaccharides.
What are monosaccharides?
Single sugar molecules.
What are disaccharides?
Two sugar molecules.
What are polysaccharides?
Many sugar molecules.
What is the one type of complex carbohydrate?
Polysaccharides.
