Carbohydrates

Question 1

What is the role of carbohydrates?

Answer 1

Gives energy - 50% of body’s energy
Too much is stored as body fat

Question 2

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

Answer 2

Simple - quick release - pasta, bread
Complex - slow release - potato, wholewheat foods

Question 3

What are the 3 main groups of carbohydrates structure?

Answer 3

Monosaccharides - 1 molecule of sugar
Disaccharides - 2 molecules of sugar
Polysaccharides - multiple molecules of sugar

Question 4

Example of monosaccharides

Answer 4

Glucose - honey/syrup, Fructose - fruit, Galactose - vegetables

Question 5

Example of Disaccharides

Answer 5

Maltose - beer , Lactose - milk, sucrose - table sugar

Question 6

Example of Polysaccharides

Answer 6

Starches - bread, pasta, potatoes, Fibers -, Glycogen