Carbs

Question 1

What’s the composition of carbs

Answer 1

Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen

Question 2

What’s the classification of carbs

Answer 2

Sugar -sources : jam, honey , sweets , cakes etc-
Starch- sources: bread, pasta, cereal, potatoes etc
Dietary fibre-sources: whole cereals whole meal bread, whole grain

Question 3

What are some high fibre foods

Answer 3

Sweet potato
Geeen peas
Popcorn
Backed beans

Question 4

What’s dietary fibre

Answer 4

Found in unprocessed foods like whole grain

Question 5

Functions of fibre

Answer 5

Absorbs water as it passes through the digestive system,bulks waste and allows it to pass through the intestine more easily and prevents constipation
Prevents bowel disease such as cancer
Give the feeling of fullness

Question 6

Ways to increase fibre in the diet

Answer 6

Avoid refined CHOs (white flour white bread)
Eat whole grain alternatives
Eat raw fruit and veggies with skin where possible
Eat nuts or dried fruit

Question 7

What is refined food

Answer 7

Highly prosedsed with many or all nutrients removed