Carbohydrates (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Body's primary source of energy
Body's primary source of energy
Carbohydrates
C:H:O ratio in carbohydrates
C:H:O ratio in carbohydrates
1:2:1
Simplest units of carbohydrates
Simplest units of carbohydrates
Monosaccharides
Three examples of monosaccharides
Three examples of monosaccharides
Glucose, fructose, galactose
Carbohydrates made of two sugar units
Carbohydrates made of two sugar units
Disaccharides
Composition of sucrose
Composition of sucrose
Glucose + fructose
Composition of lactose
Composition of lactose
Glucose + galactose
Plant energy storage polysaccharide
Plant energy storage polysaccharide
Starch
Animal energy storage polysaccharide
Animal energy storage polysaccharide
Glycogen
Starch granules absorbing water & swelling when heated
Starch granules absorbing water & swelling when heated
Gelatinisation
Energy from carbohydrates per gram
Energy from carbohydrates per gram
4 kilocalories
Daily dietary fibre recommendation (grams)
Daily dietary fibre recommendation (grams)
25-30 grams
% of daily calories from carbohydrates
% of daily calories from carbohydrates
45-65%
Sweetest monosaccharide
Sweetest monosaccharide
Fructose
Where carbohydrate digestion begins
Where carbohydrate digestion begins
Mouth