Carbohydrates

Question 1

what does the abbreviation CHO stand for

Answer 1

carbon
hydrogen
oxygen

Question 2

what does the most digestible carb get converted to

Answer 2

glucose

Question 3

where do most of our carbs from globally

Answer 3

bread
rice
wheat
maize

Question 4

if someone eats 9000kj of energy a day and 120g of carbs how do you work out what total % of energy comes from carbs

Answer 4

120g x 17kj divided by 9000 x 100

Question 5

define why eating oranges are included in the FNG but not drinking juice

Answer 5

due to the fibre content in the fresh oranges

Question 6

define monosaccharides

Answer 6

single sugars consisting of glucose, fructose and galactose

Question 7

what does glucose serve as

Answer 7

the energy source

Question 8

what is fructose known for

Answer 8

the sweetest tasting

Question 9

define galactose

Answer 9

rarely occurs naturally as a single sugar

Question 10

define disaccharides

Answer 10

2 monosaccharide subunits

Question 11

define oligosaccharides

Answer 11

few glucose units

Question 12

define polysaccharides

Answer 12

many glucose units

Question 13

define dietary fibre

Answer 13

plant matter that are resistant to absorption and digestion in the small intestine

Question 14

list the 3 key benefits of dietary fibre

Answer 14

laxation
reduction in blood sugar levels
modulation in blood glucose levels

Question 15

define modulation in blood sugar levels

Answer 15

maintaining the amount of glucose that is actually released into the blood

Question 16

where does the plant matter go when it can’t be broken down in the small intestine

Answer 16

to the large intestine where it is either broken down by bacteria completely or partially