Carbohydrates

Question 0

Elemental composition

Answer 0

Carbon. Hydrogen. Oxygen. (CHO)

Question 1

Composition of carbohydrates

Answer 1

Carbohydrates are made of simple sugars. E.g. Glucose. Simple sugars can be linked together to form starch

Question 2

Classification of carbohydrates

Answer 2

Sugars. Starches. Dietary fibre.

Question 3

Sugar group contains

Answer 3

Fruit(fresh and dried), milk, biscuits, soft drink, jam, ice cream, honey, sugar

Question 4

Starch group contains

Answer 4

Cereals, potatoes, root vegetables, pulse vegetables

Question 5

Dietary fibre group contains

Answer 5

Vegetables, fruit, brown rice, brown bread

Question 6

Functions of carbohydrates

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Dietary fibre

Answer 7

Fibre is extremely important in our diet. We must have water in our body in order for fibre to work properly

Question 8

How does fibre work in our body

Answer 8

When we eat fibre it absorbs water and becomes bulky. It causes a muscular movement called peristalsis. The fibre along with the muscles pushes food and any unwanted waste out of the body. Fibre prevents constipation and other bowel disorders.