Carbohydrates, Dietary Fibre And Fruit And Veg Flashcards
What’re the two types of carbohydrates
Starch and sugar
Which carbohydrates is healthier
Starch
Sugary carbohydrates can cause?
Tooth decay and obesity
Name 5 foods high in starch
Potatoes
Rice
Pasta
Whole meal bread
Breakfast cereals
Name 5 foods high in sugar
Doughnuts
Tray bakes
Sweets
Chocolate
Chocolate biscuits
Where is dietary fibre found in
Plant cells and therefore is found in foods which originate from the ground
Is their any fibre in an animal cell
No
Name six foods they are made from wheat
Bread
Cereals
Biscuits
Pancakes
Pasta
Scones
Name three ways to cook and eat potatoes with their skins on
Potato wedges
Baked jacket potatoes
Crushed baby boiled potatoes
What are fruit and veg are a good source of
Vitamin c
What serious diseases does fruit and veg help to prevent
Coronary heart disease and cancers
The skins of fruit and veg are rich in ?
Dietary fibre
How much of banana,pear,orange and apple count as a portion
1
How much of grapefruit or avocado counts as a portion
Half of it
How much of melon or pineapple counts as a portion
Aslice
How much of plums or satsumas counts as a portion
Two
How many of sultans or raisins counts as a portion
One tablespoon
How much of raw, cooked or frozen vegetables, pulses e.g beans, peas or lentils counts as a portion
3 heaped tablespoons
How much of a salad counts as a portion
One dessert bowl
Are 3 reasons why people don’t eat fruit and veg
People don’t like the taste
They’re expensive to buy
They rot if not eaten quickly
They bruise easily if brought to school
They can take a lot of room in the fridge or fruit bowl
What part of the grain has dietary fibre?
Bran
