Simple Carbs
A Simple Carb is
Simple Sugars
ex. Fructose, Glucose, Lactose
True or False
Only Simple Carbs release glucose
False
Both Simple and complex carbs release glucose
Complex Carb’s are…
Starches
__/3’s of you calories are recommended to come from carbs
2/3’s
Simple Carbs found in...
Nutritious whole fruits
Carbohydrates contain protein
False
Carbs contain glucose
Complex carbs are less likely to cause ___
Carbohydrates are ____ consumed
Under
Simple carbs tend to be ___ to digest
Fast
High carb diets increases the risk of obesity
True
Complex carbs are __ to digest
Slow
The three elements that make up Carbs
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
Simple carbs often contribute to __ gain
Weight
True/False.
Some studies show that it affects body weight while other studies show that it can have beneficial impacts on health
You can find Complex carbs in
Starchy veggies, whole grains, bread, and cereals
Foods with carbs that you should avoid.
Sodas or sugary drinks, pastries, sweets, white rice, and white bread
Simple carbs tend to increase the risk of ___, ___, and ___.
Diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol
You should eat starchy veggies all the time
True/False
They are good for you but you shouldn’t eat them all the time
Complex Carbs contain, ___, ___, and ___.
Vitamins, minerals, and fiber
One of the three broad groups of carbs
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides