Carbohydrates Flashcards
0
Q
What is the composition of a carbohydrate?
A
Simple sugars. eg:glucose
1
Q
Draw and label the structure of a carbohydrate.
A
See page 12 hardback
2
Q
What do simple sugars form when they link together?
A
starch
3
Q
Name 5 functions of food
A
Heat+energy(sugars+starch)
Helps movement of food through body(fibre)
Fullness feeling for longer
Slow release of energy(fibre)
4
Q
Name the classifications of carbohydrates.
A
Sugars
Starches
Dietary fibre
5
Q
Give examples of where sugars are present.
A
Fruit. Soft drinks Milk. Ice-cream Cake. Honey Biscuits. Sugar Jam
6
Q
Give examples of food with starch
A
Cereals
Potatoes
Root veg
Pulse veg
7
Q
Give examples of foods with dietary fibre
A
Veg
Fruit
Brown rice
Brown bread
8
Q
What next?
A
Read notes on fibre hardback pg14
