YR 8 CARBOHYDRATES

The main function of carbohydrates is to?

• Give us energy

• Helps our bodies to repair muscle

• Insulation

What are sugary carbohydrates more scientifically known as?

• Complex carbohydrates

• Simple carbohydrates

Which type of carbohydrate helps aid digestion and prevents constipation?

• Fibre

• Simple carbohydrates (sugary)

• Complex carbohydrates (starchy)

Select from the list below the 3 examples of complex carbohydrates that provide us with a good source of slow releasing energy

• oats

• jam

• golden syrup

• Wholemeal pasta

• Wholemeal bread

Simple carbohydrates (sugar) are digested and broken down into glucose in our bodies, providing a quick burst of energy

• true

• false

Identify the 3 health problems linked to a diet too high in simple carbohydrates (sugar)

• Lose weight

• Tooth decay

• Obesity

• Type 2 diabetes