Carbs and Fibre

Question 1

Definition of nutrition

Answer 1

Nutrition is the scientific study of the consumption of food and using it for growth, metabolism and repair

Question 2

What are the 2 types of nutrients

Answer 2

Macronutrients

• carbohydrates
• fats (lipids)
• proteins

Micronutrients

• minerals
• vitamins

Question 3

What are the 2 forms of fibre

Answer 3

Soluble (gel like material)

Insoluble

Question 4

Essential nutrients have

Answer 4

1. Specific function
2. Omission leads to decline
3. Replacement leads to return of normal

Question 5

Carbs are made up of what 3 periodic elements

Answer 5

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

Question 6

Carbs made with one sugar are called:

Answer 6

Monosaccharides

Glucose, fructose, galactose

Question 7

Disaccharides are made up of 2 or more monosaccharides. What combinations?

Answer 7

Glucose + Glucose = maltose
Glucose + fructose = sucrose
Glucose + Galactose = lactose

Question 8

Functions of fibre in the body

Answer 8

Healthier teeth and gums

Makes us feel fuller

Prevents glucose (sugar) blood spikes

Helps reduce blood cholesterol

Prevents constipation/Normalise bowl movements

Lowers liklihood of cardiovascular disease

AIDS in achieving healthy weights

Question 9

Complex carbs

Answer 9

Polysaccharides:
STORED GLUECOSE
starch (plants)
Glycogen (animals)

Question 10

How many kj/g do carbs provide

Answer 10

16.7kj/g