Carbs & Fiber

The 3 types of Carbs are

• Simple, complex, fiber

• Simple, complex, grain

• Sugar, starch, bran

• Sugar, starch, grain

Simple carbs are also called

• Simple

• Sugar

• Carbs

• Starches

Complex carbs are also called:

• Sugars

• Fiber

• Carbs

• Starches

Check all of the SIMPLE carbs

• Apple

• Bread

• Cupcake

• Pasta

• Orange

Check all that are COMPLEX carbs:

• Whole wheat bread

• Dried beans

• Oatmeal

• Lollipop

• Fruit

Explain what a REFINED GRAIN is and give an example.

The main function of carbs is to provide:

• Food

• Nutrition

• Energy

• Warmth

Fiber helps prevent:

• Blockage

• Bad knees

• Sickness

• Constipation

In order to do its job, fiber needs:

• Water

• Milk

• Food

• Supplements

How much fiber do you get every day?

• None

• A tiny bit

• Some

• Enough

• Too much