Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Types of starch, sugar and dietary fibre
A
Bread, pasta and rice
fruits, fizzy drinks, and sweets
Beans, peas nuts and seeds
2
Q
Sugar in food and how to eat less
A
Sweets, juice and fizzy drinks
Avoid sugary drinks, don’t put sugar in tea or coffee, eat fruits
3
Q
Effects of sugar on health
A
When we eat sugar the bacteria in our mouth turns into acids, the acid breaks down the enamel on our teeth creating a hole, the hole in the tooth gets bigger until we feel the pain due to damaged nerves.
4
Q
How many salt is the average
A
6g a day
5
Q
What are the 2 types of suger
A
Simple and starchy
