Yr 9 Carbohydrates

1 gram of Carbohydrates provides..

• 18 kj

• 43 kj

• 37 kj

• 16 kj

Nutrients that are required in larger amounts are called

Nutrients that are required in smaller amounts are called

The function of carbohydrates is

• Strengthen teeth, bones and cartilage

• Build, repair and maintain muscle mass

• Provides the body with energy

• Helps to regulate bloog sugar

Three (3) types of Carbohydrates are (select 3)

• Starch

• Sugar

• Insulin

• Fibre

What is NOT a function of fibre

• Assists bodies regulation of bowels and prevent constipation

• Make food more appetising and soft, influences the texture and ease of eating of foods

• Makes us feel full therefore helping to limit overeating and control our weight

• Slows down the rate of digestion

Food sources of fibre include (select multiple)

• Wholegrain bread

• Oats

• Fruit (skin)

• Vegetables (skin)

High GI carbohydrates break down more slowly, releasing glucose more gradually into your bloodstream.

• True

• False

Carbohydrate-containing foods can be rated on a scale called the

• glycogen index

• glucose index

• glycaemic index

A food that does not contains all the essential amino acids is called

• Complete protein

• Complementary protein

• Incomplete protein