Year 8 Carbohydrates

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Protect the organs

• Keeps you feeling full

• Provides energy

• Repairs body tissues

What are the 2 types of Carbohydrates?

Choose all that apply

• Simple

• Difficult

• Complex

• Easy

What is an example of a simple carbohydrate?

• Corn

• Beans

• Diet Coca Cola

• Sweets

What is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

• Chicken

• Chocolate bar

• Potato

• 2% Milk

Which is NOT a carbohydrate?

• Oil

• Potatoes

• Sugar

• Rice

To stay healthy, you should eat more simple carbohydrates than complex carbohydrates

• True
• False

Carbohydrates are used to make muscle for the body

• Yes, eating more carbs means gaining more muscle

• No, eating more carbs means falling asleep faster

• No, eating more carbs means more glucose which is energy

Simple Carbs are easier to digest as compared to Complex Carbs?

• True

• False

Consuming foods like nuts and whole grains helps improve fibre intake?

• True

• False

Complex Carbs provides vitamins, minerals and fibre?

• True

• False