macro Carbohydrates Flashcards
Explain carbohydrates
Most readily available source of energy and can be accessed rapidly
What does one gram of carbohydrate equal to
4calories of energy
What are two types of carbohydrates ?
Simple and complex
Explain monosaccharide
Saccharide means sugar and mono means one . It is a single sugar unit
What is glucose used to produce
ATP which is a compound used for muscle contraction
What kind of carbohydrate falls into simple
Sugar , syrup , jam
Explain complex carbohydrates
Longer chains called polysaccharides. Allow large amounts of glucose to be stored as starch in the muscles
Why are complex carbs brown down slowly
To release energy over longer periods
Name types of complex carbohydrates
Bread , rice , potatoes
What is a glycaemic index
Rating describing how quickly a food containing carbohydrate increases blood sugar
Explain foods in high GI
Broken down quickly in body , cause a rapid rise in blood glucose .
Foods like jelly’s , grapes are good for optimal recovery , help replenish muscle glycogen stores
Explain foods in low GI
Broke down slowly , cause a more gradual rise in blood glucose
Help keep body fuller for longer .
Promote better energy levels
what is the rda for carbs
t is recommended that around 50–60 per cent of
your total daily calorie intake is derived from carbohydrates. Greater intakes may be
required by athletes in regular intense training. For example, a marathon runner or a
triathlete may need to get 65–70 per cent of their total daily energy from carbohydrates.
