Complex Carbs

1) All the following elements are contained in carbohydrates EXCEPT:

• A: Carbon

• B: Nitrogen

• C: Hydrogen

• D: Oxygen

Complex carbs are used for different functions in cooking...which is not a function in cooking?

• Provides structure

• Adds flavor

• Binds items together

• Thickens products

Which is an example of a complex carbs

• Cookies

• Soda

• Flour

• All of the above are examples of complex carbs

This is

• A simple carb

• Amylose

• Amylopectin

• Glucose

Polysaccharides are....

• Simple carbs

• Complex carbs

The main source of energy for our body is

• Glycogen

• Glucose

• Fat

• Protein

Complex carbs should be ___ of our daily intake

• All

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

Our bodies cannot break down...

• Fats

• Proteins

• Cellulose

• We can break down all of those

What is the main job of complex carbs

• Quick energy

• Long term energy

• Muscle growth

• Storing fat

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day... what happens to our body when we skip breakfast?

• Increased concentration

• Slow brain & organ function

• Speeds up metabolism

• Slows running speed