Crabohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
what is the function of this nutrient
A
- gives energy for all actives
- aids digestion by deitary fibre [non strach polysaccharide NSP] to the body
2
Q
what is the effect in health
A
excess carbohydrate will be made into body fat which will lead to weight gain
3
Q
what are the two types of crabohydrate
A
sugar
starch
4
Q
what does starch give out
A
energy to the body
5
Q
what is the compound of carbohydrats
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
CHO
6
Q
what is the name given to the type of sugar that are naturaly in the food
A
instrinsic sugars
[watch the in at the start with is IN the food]
7
Q
what is the name given to the type of sugar that is added to the food
A
extrinsic sugars
8
Q
what are some examples of starchy foods
A
potato
bread
rice
pasta
