Good Carbohydrates
What natural foods are 'good carbohydrates' found in?
vegetables,fruits,grains,nuts,seeds,and dairy products.
What white flour foods contain 'bad carbs'?
white bread,white rice,white flour products, etc
Another name for simple carbs and complex carbs are ________ and __________.
sugars & starches
Which bread contains complex carbs- whole wheat or white bread?
whole wheat bread
After sugar and starch are digested what do they turn into in the body?
glucose
Carbohydrates are rich in _______, which helps our digestive system.
'Bad carb' foods come mainly from highly processed foods. TRUE or FALSE
Are simple sugars found in fruits? YES or NO
Yes
What 'natural drink' (from nature or animals) contains simple carbohydrates?
milk
When we ingest too many carbs (and don't exercise enough) what do they turn into in the body?
fat
Good carbs help keep us fuller longer. TRUE or FALSE
true
Which food is considered a 'bad carb'? corn dog OR whole grain sandwich
corn dog
Carbohydrates contain _____ calories per gram.
4
What traditional Italian dish contains many carbohydrates?
pasta
Name 2 liquids that contain simple carbs (not milk)
soda, juice, energy drinks
What is another name for Good carbs.
complex carbs
Name a starchy vegetable that is considered a 'bad carb' (aka-simple carb)
potato
Our bodies use carbohydrates as ________.
energy/fuel
The spanish name for it is arroz; what food is it that contains many carbohydrates?
rice
Name 2 carbohydrate foods that are high in fiber.
vegetables, fruits, whole-grain products, legumes, nuts/seeds
Do complex carbs provide energy for longer than simple carbs? YES or NO
yes
Another name for 'bad carb' is _____________.
simple carb
macronutrients
Which cereal would be a simple carbohydrate? Special K OR Lucky Charms
Lucky Charms
If you have this disease your body does not produce the insulin it needs to bring your blood glucose back down to a normal level after you eat carbs.
diabetes