Macronutrients (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What 3 elements make up carbohydrates?
What 3 elements make up carbohydrates?
Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O)
Process plants use to make carbohydrates
Process plants use to make carbohydrates
Photosynthesis
Structure of starch
Structure of starch
Long chains of simple sugars
What happens to starch in digestion?
What happens to starch in digestion?
Broken down into simple sugars for energy
Foods containing sugar
Foods containing sugar
Table sugar, honey, jam, cakes, biscuits
Foods containing starch
Foods containing starch
Cereals, bread, pasta, flour, potatoes
Foods with dietary fibre
Foods with dietary fibre
Whole cereals, wholemeal bread, fruit, veg with skins
Main function of carbohydrates
Main function of carbohydrates
Provide heat and energy
What are excess carbohydrates stored as?
What are excess carbohydrates stored as?
Fat (adipose tissue)
Functions of dietary fibre
Functions of dietary fibre
Aids digestion, prevents constipation, reduces risk of bowel disease
What are empty calorie foods?
What are empty calorie foods?
Foods providing energy but few nutrients
Recommended daily fibre intake
Recommended daily fibre intake
25-35g per day