Carbohydrates

Question 1

What is the composition of carbohydrates?

Answer 1

Elements present are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Question 2

What are all carbohydrates made up of?

Answer 2

All carbohydrates are made up of one or more single sugar units.

Question 3

What do simple sugar units form?

Answer 3

Simple sugar units link together to form starch.

Question 4

What three groups do carbohydrates dived into?

Answer 4

Sugars. Source:sweets,honey,soft drinks.
Starches. Source:bread,pasta,potatoes
Fibre. Sources:fruit,vegetables,whole grain rice.

Question 5

What are the functions of carbohydrates?

Answer 5

Carbohydrates supply most of the body’s heat and energy.
Excess carbohydrates are stored as fat (adipose tissue),which insulates the body.
Dietary fibre is vital for the movement of waste through the intestines, prevents constipation and helps prevent diseases of the bowel, e.g. bowel cancer.

Question 6

List ways of reducing sugar intake?

Answer 6

Replace sugary snacks with nuts and fresh fruit.
Avoid sugary drinks. Water is much better .
Avoid sweets,cakes,biscuits and desserts.
Use artificial sweeteners,e.g. Splenda or canderel,instead of table sugar for baking and sweetening hot drinks.

Question 7

What is dietary fibre?

Answer 7

Look at hardback