Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What do carbohydrates supply the body with?
A
Energy
2
Q
Sources of carbohydrates:
STARCHES
(Give 3 examples)
A
•Bread
•Potatoes
•Rice
•Pasta
•Cereals
3
Q
Sources of carbohydrates
SUGARS
(Give me three examples)
A
•Sweets
•Chocolates
•Fizzy drinks
•Cakes
•Biscuits
4
Q
What does too much carbohydrates do to your body?
A
Excess calories stored as body fat —> Obesity
5
Q
What does too much sugar do to your body?
A
Tooth decay and Obesity
6
Q
What supplies the body with energy?
A
Carbohydrates
7
Q
What causes obesity?
A
Too much carbohydrates
8
Q
What causes tooth decay and obesity.
A
Too much sugar
