Carbohydrates Flashcards
Name the functions of carbohydrates
Provides bulk of energy
Acting as a protein sparer
Name the three types of carbohydrates
NSP (non starch polysaccaride)
Sugars
Starches
Name the simple carbohydrate.
Sugars
Name the complex carbohydrate
NSP
Starches
What is the chemical name for simple sugars and give 1 example
Monosaccharides
Glucose/ Fructose
What is the chemical name for double sugars give 1 example
Disaccharides
Sucrose/lactose/maltose
What is the difference between fruit and free sugars.
A fruit sugar is a natural sugar from either fruit or vegetables
A sugar that is either added or outside the cellular structure
Describe a hidden sugar.
This is a sugar that is found in foods that wouldn’t commonly be associated with having sugar for example ready meals.
What are the affects of having a high sugar diet.
Dental caries
obesity
What is the chemical name for a complex carbohydrate
Polysaccharides
Name the three most important starches and origins and function.
Starch
Mainly found in plants
Made up of many glucose molecules
Pectin
Found naturally in some fruits
Forms a gel in water and helps jam to set
has some relation to lowering cholesterol
Glycogen
Made from glucose by humans
Small amounts stored in the liver and muscles as energy reserve
Sources of starch
Root vegetables
Cereals and cereal products
Describe the affects of an Deficiency in sugars.
Lack of energy
Lower blood sugar levels
Weight loss but increase in body fat percentage
Serve weakness due to the fact that fat stores will be depleted and protein will be used for energy
Describe the affects of excess sugars in the diet
If not used by the body will be stored as fat
Could led to obesity and obesity related health issues
Give some examples of dietary fibre sources
Wholemeal products
Fruits and vegetables with skins not removed for example apples and potato