Carbs

Question 1

what type of carb has a slow release of energy that lasts for a longer time?

Answer 1

complex carbs

Question 2

what type of carb has a quick release of energy but only lasts a short period of time?

Answer 2

simple carbs

Question 3

What type of saccharides are complex carbs made of?

Answer 3

polysaccharides
oligosaccharides

Question 4

What type of saccharides are simple carbs made of?

Answer 4

monosaccharides
disaccharides

Question 5

are complex carbs or simple carbs made up of longer chains

Answer 5

complex carbs

Question 6

what is the major source of carbs and what is the process

Answer 6

plants and photosynthesis

Question 7

what happens if there is a lack of carbs in the diet?

Answer 7

it results in the body converting protein into glucose for fuel

Question 8

what can a lack of glucose lead to?

Answer 8

headaches
fatigue
fainting

Question 9

what does soluble fibre do?

Answer 9

aids digestion by slowing the emptying of the stomach

Question 10

where is soluble fibre found?

Answer 10

unrefined beans
apples
oats
citrus fruits

Question 11

what does insoluble fibre do?

Answer 11

absorbs water to help soften the contents of our bowels and support regular bowel movement

helps to keep us full

Question 12

where is insoluble fibre found?

Answer 12

wholegrain breads and cereal
nuts
seeds
wheat bran
skin of fruit and vegetables

Question 13

what is the function of carbs?

Answer 13

• primary source of energy
• provides dietary fibre
• stimulates the digestive system

Question 14

what is a monosaccharide made up of?

Answer 14

single unit

Question 15

what is a disaccharide made up of?

Answer 15

double unit of two joined monosaccharides

Question 16

what is a oligosaccharide made up of?

Answer 16

majority of the time 3-10 joined monosaccharides

Question 17

what are polysaccharides made up of?

Answer 17

long linear or highly branched chains of many joined monosaccharides