Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of carbohydrates
A
Providing energy, acting as a protein sparer
2
Q
Types of carbohydrates
A
Sugars = simple
Starches and dietary fibres
3
Q
What are single sugars called
A
Monosaccharides
4
Q
What are double sugars called
A
Disaccharides
5
Q
Single sugars
A
Glucose, ripe fruits and vegetables
Fructose, fruits and honey
6
Q
Double sugars
A
Sucrose, sugar and syrup
Lactose, dairy
Maltose, cereals
7
Q
What nutrients does sugar contain
A
Energy
8
Q
The most important starches are
A
Starch
Pectin
Glycogen
9
Q
Starch good sources
A
Cereals and veg
10
Q
What percent of food energy should come from starch
A
50%
11
Q
Intake for fibre
A
Adult 30g, children less due to size
