Carbohydrates

Question 0

ELEMENTAL COMPOSITION.

Answer 0

CHO ( carbon hydrogen and oxygen.)

Question 1

COMPOSITION OF CARBOHYDRATES

Answer 1

Carbohydrates are made up of simple sugars. An example of a simple sugar is glucose.

Question 2

FUNCTIONS.

Answer 2

Sugars and starches provide heat and energy. Fibre helps the movement of food through the body. Fibre gives the feeling of fullness.

Question 3

CLASSIFICATION OF CARBOHYDRATES

Answer 3

SUGARS, sources: Jam, honey, sugar, fruit and milk
STARCHES, sources: Cereals, potatoes,pulse and root vegetables.
DIETARY FIBRE, sources: Fruit and veg, brown rice, brown bread.

Question 4

DIETARY FIBRE.

Answer 4

Extremely important in the diet,must already have water in the body for fibre to work properly.

Question 5

HOW DOES FIBRE WORK IN THE BODY?

Answer 5

Absorbs water, bulky. Causes peristalsis (a muscular movement) as it moves through the body. Pushes food and unwanted waste out of the body.

Question 6

WHAT CAN FIBRE PREVENT?

Answer 6

Fibre prevents constipation and other bowel problems.