Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Which 2 categories can simple carbs be divided into?
A
Monosaccharides & Disaccharides
2
Q
What are the 3 types of monosaccharides?
A
Glucose, Fructose and Galactose
3
Q
What are the 3 types of disaccharides?
A
Sucrose, Maltose, Lactose
4
Q
What are the 2 types of complex carbs?
A
Polysaccharides & Oligosaccharides
5
Q
What can Oligosaccharides be found in in the diet?
A
Legumes, onions, broccoli, cabbage, wholewheat
6
Q
What are some examples of polysaccharides?
A
Starch, Fibre, Glycogen - veggies & grains
7
Q
What are the 2 types of fibre?
A
Dietary: Intact in plants, carbs + lignins, only from plants
Functional:Isolated, only from plants + animals