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Carbohydrates Flashcards

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Which 2 categories can simple carbs be divided into?

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Monosaccharides & Disaccharides

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What are the 3 types of monosaccharides?

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Glucose, Fructose and Galactose

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What are the 3 types of disaccharides?

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Sucrose, Maltose, Lactose

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What are the 2 types of complex carbs?

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Polysaccharides & Oligosaccharides

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What can Oligosaccharides be found in in the diet?

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Legumes, onions, broccoli, cabbage, wholewheat

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What are some examples of polysaccharides?

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Starch, Fibre, Glycogen - veggies & grains

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What are the 2 types of fibre?

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Dietary: Intact in plants, carbs + lignins, only from plants
Functional:Isolated, only from plants + animals

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