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Carbohydrates Flashcards

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1
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Name 3 examples of a Macronutrients

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Fat, Carbohydrate, Protein

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What are carbohydrates formed from?

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Carbon, Hydrogen and oxygen

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What are the 2 types of carbohydrates?

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simple and Complex

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What are the functions of Carbohydrates in the diet?

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  • Provide the body with the energy needed for physical activity and to maintain bodily functions
  • Provide us with dietary fibre
  • GIves us sugar
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What are the 2 main types of simple sugars?

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Monosaccharides, Disaccharides

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Why would athletes want to eat more Monosaccharides?

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Because these types of sugar can be absorbed quickly into the body and the energy can be quickly provided

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Why would athletes want to eat more Monosaccharides?

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Because these types of sugar can be absorbed quickly into the body and the energy can be quickly provided

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Why would athletes want to eat more Monosaccharides?

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Because these types of sugar can be absorbed quickly into the body and the energy can be quickly provided

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What is the difference between free and non-free sugars?

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  • Non-free sugars are easier for the body to absorb and they are less harmful
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What are polysaccharides?

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THey are complex carbohydrates formed from hondreds of glucose molecules strung together

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What do complex carbohydrates do for the body?

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  • They take longer for the body to digest so they provide a feeling of fullness for longer
  • Helps avoid overeating/ obesity
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Where does starch come from?

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All starch comes from plant sources only

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Name 3 sources of starch

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-Bread, Rice, Cereals, Pasta, Potatoes

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What happens if you consume too many Carbs

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  • You can gain weight, Have teeth decay
  • Blood/ Heart problems
  • Cancer, Type 2 diabetes
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What happens if you eat too few Carbs?

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  • Body enters Ketosis
  • Fatigue
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16
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What does dietary fibre do?

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  • Lowers cholesterol levels
  • Help control blood sugar levels
  • Normalizes bowel movements
  • Aids in achieving a healthy weight
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What is insoluble fibre?

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Fibe that doesn’t dissolve in water

18
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What are the functions of proteins in the diet?

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  • Helps to grow and repair the body
  • Forms structural elements of the body
  • Needed for the maintenance of musclu mass and bones
  • 1 gram of protein provides
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What are the functions of proteins in the diet?

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  • Helps to grow and repair the body
  • Forms structural elements of the body
  • Needed for the maintenance of muscle mass and bones
  • 1 gram of protein provides 4Kcal/ 17Kj
19
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Name 5 animal sources of protein

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  • Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Lamb, Pork
  • Beef, Salmon

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