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Carbohydrates Flashcards

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Carbohydrates

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Made up of starches and sugar

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Sources of starch

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Cereals eg.wheat
Potatoes
Bread
Pasta eg.macaroni

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Sources of sugar

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Sweets and chocolates 
Jam
Honey
Syrup 
Table sugar
Fizzy drinks
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Functions of carbohydrates

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  1. energy
  2. protein
    - energy one needs should come from pure starch
    - sugar can cause tooth decay and obesity
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