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Carbohydrates
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Simple sugars, the building blocks of complex carbohydrates.
Simple carbohydrates
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How many calories per gram do carbohydrates supply?
4
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Give one type of food that is a good source of soluble fiber.
Oat bran, fruits, dried peas and beans.
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Read _______ to see if foods have added sugar.
Read LABELS to see if foods have added sugar.
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What is an example of complex carbohydrates?
Starch, fiber and glycogen
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have three or more simple sugars.
Complex carbohydrates
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What is the main purpose of carbohydrates?
To supply energy for your bodies cells
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What type of fiber can be digested. (soluble or insoluble)
Soluble Fiber
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Choose _____ fruit rather than _________ fruit packed in heavy syrup.
Choose FRESH fruit rather than CANNED fruit packed in heavy syrup
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What causes cavities in the teeth.
Sugars
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plant material that is digested and absorbed in the large intestine.
Soluble fiber
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What do carbohydrates do in your body
They are used to repair and make new cells. They are also used to carry out the work of the cells.
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What type of fiber speeds the passage of food through the digestive tract. (soluble or insoluble)
Insoluble fiber
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Eat snacks made with whole _______.
Eat snacks made with whole GRAINS.
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Witch carbs have a higher nutritional benefit? (simple or complex carbs)
Complex Carbohydrates
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plant material that is not digested.
Insoluble fiber
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Can carbohydrates be simple or complex
Both
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True or false... Soluble Fiber may help lower blood cholesterol levels.
True
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Eat more _______carbohydrates and fewer______ carbohydrates.
Eat more COMPLEX carbohydrates and fewer SIMPLE carbohydrates
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