Home economics Flashcards
Food,clothing and first aid
What is nutrition
The study of nutrients in the body
What are five things a first aid kit contains
Ban aid, first aid book, tweezers, scissors and gloves
What are five functions of carbohydrates
- Provides energy in the form of glucose
- Acts as ‘protein sparer’- prevents protein from providing energy.
- Helps to control diabetes
- Provides sweet to foods
- Promotes weight loss
What is the structure of carbohydrates
three elements:
* Carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
What are carbohydrates mainly produced
They are mainly produced by plants through a process called photosynthesis
What are the three major groups which carbohydrates is divided in
Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides
What does monosaccharides means and what and what does it do and name
Mono- simple/ one and saccharide – sugar
- They are the common base unit from other carbohydrates are made.
- They are soluble in water and of varying sweetness
- Three types: Fructose, Glucose and Galactose
What’s is Fructose
Sometimes called ‘fruit sugar’ because it is mainly in fruits, plant juices and honey
What is Glucose
Sometimes called ‘blood sugar’ because it circulates around the body in the blood stream
* It is the simplest form of sugar
What is Galactose
Found in the milk of mammals
What are the three types of Disaccharides
There are three types: Sucrose, Lactose and Maltose
What is Sucrose and lactose
Sucrose Sometimes called ‘table sugar’ and is the most commonly used in cooking
* Made up of Glucose + Fructose
Lactose
* Sometimes called ‘milk sugar’ and it is not as sweet as sucrose.
* Made up of Gluccose + Galactose
What are sugars classified in
Sugars are classified as Instrinsic and Extrinsic sugars.
What is maltose
Sometimes called ‘malt sugar’ and is found in cereals such as barley.
* Formed during germination
* Made up of 2 units of Glucose
What is polysaccharides and name five types
They are usually insoluble in cold water
* There are five types: Starch, Dextrin, Cellulose, Pectin and Glycogen
