Kwl 1.1 Flashcards
Carbohydrates
Nutrients, acts as energy source for the body.
Complex carbohydrate
Carbohydrates that are made of several chains of glucose
Joules
Unit of energy
Proteins
Nutrient. Important for growing and maintaining muscles.
Saturated fats
Fat that is solid at room tempature, found in meat and in diary products. Too much saturated fat is bad for your health.
Simple carbohydrate
Sugars like glucose
Starch
A complex carbohydrate. Need to be digested. Acts as extra food for plants.
Sugar
Simple carbohydrate. Acts like energy supplier.
Trans fats
A kind of unsaturated fat. A chemically altered to stay solid at eoom tempature. When eaten ro often, it can cause health problems.
Unsaturated fats
Fats that are liquid at room tempature, these are the healthy fat type.