Carbohydrates Flashcards
0
Q
If many simple sugars join together they will form ……
A
Starch
1
Q
What are carbohydrates made up of ????
A
Carbohydrates are made up of simple sugars
2
Q
What are the names of the three groups in carbohydrates?????
A
Sugars,starches,dietary fibre
3
Q
Name three sugars three starches and three dietary fibres
A
Sugars:cakes,biscuits,fruit,jam,soft drinks,honey,sugar,milk
Starches: cereal,potatoes,root vegetables,pulse vegetables
Dietary fibres: vegetables,fruit,brown bread,brown rise
4
Q
What does sugars and starches provide????
A
Heat and energy
5
Q
Fibre prevents………
A
Constipation
6
Q
The r.d.a of fibre is
A
30g
