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CARBS Flashcards

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1
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What is a carbohydrate?

A

A molecule made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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2
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Another name for starch

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Complex polysaccharide

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4
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Sources of starch

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Bread

Rice

Pasta

Potatoes

Cereals

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5
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Effects of deficiency of starch

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Fatigue

Immune system problems

Loss of weight

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6
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Effects of excess of starch

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Excess energy converted to fat - rise in obesity

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7
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Another name for sugars

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Simple carbohydrates (monosaccharides / disaccharides)

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Function of sugar

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Fast release energy - small molecules absorbed quickly into digestive system

Adds flavour

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Sources of sugar

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Fruit and juices

Milk

Sugar cane

Honey

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10
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Effects of deficiency of sugar

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Low blood sugar levels

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11
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Effects of excess of sugar

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High blood sugar levels

Diabetes

Tooth decay

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12
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Another name for NSP/Fibre

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Complex polysaccharide

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Function of NSP

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Passes straight through digestive system - not digestible

Provides bulk

Prevents constipation

Calorie control

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14
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Sources of NSP

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Wheat

Pulses

Whole grains

Fruit/ veg skins

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15
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Effects of deficiency of NSP

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Poor digestion

Weight gain

Poor blood sugar control

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16
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Effects of excess of NSP

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Diarrhoea

Constipation

Bloating

Belly noises

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Function of starch

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Slow release energy broken up into digestive system

Adds bulk to diet

Feel fuller for longer

18
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What is extrinsic sugars

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Sugars not bound within cellular structure of food

Lactose in dairy products

19
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What is non intrinsic sugars

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Milk sugars - occur naturally in food (can be removed)

Non - milk extrinsic sugar - fruit juices/ honey/ added sugar

20
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What is an intrinsic sugar

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Sugars found in the cellular of food

Fruit

21
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What is a reducing sugar

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Sugar that conducts electrons to another chemical

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