What are Carbohydrates
This is the main type of nutrient that provides energy for our bodies.
What are carbohydrates?
These are the simplest form of carbohydrates, often called “sugars.”
What are simple carbohydrates?
This fruit is a great source of simple carbohydrates. (**monkeys love them)
What is a banana?
Carbohydrates are primarily used by our bodies for this.
What is energy?
True or False: All carbohydrates are unhealthy.
What is False?
Carbohydrates are made up of these smaller units.
What are sugars?
These carbohydrates provide long-lasting energy and include foods like whole grains and vegetables.
What are complex carbohydrates?
Name a type of grain that is good for your diet.
What is whole grains?
This is how carbohydrates help our brain function.
What is providing glucose for energy?
True or False: You should avoid carbohydrates to lose weight.
What is False?
Carbohydrates are classified into two main categories based on their structure.
What are simple and complex carbohydrates?
This type of carbohydrate is found in fruits and dairy products. (*** hint: it ends with "ose")
What is lactose?
This vegetable is known for being high in carbohydrates and is a staple food in many cultures. (***a lot of it is grown in Illinois)
What is corn?
Carbohydrates are stored in the body in the form of this.
What is glycogen?
True or False: Carbohydrates are only found in sweets and snacks.
What is False?
This process converts carbohydrates into energy in our bodies. (**** hint - yours is fast and as you age it will get slower)
What is metabolism?
What is fiber?
This snack is made from grains and is often sweetened; it’s a popular breakfast food.
What are granola bars/ cereal bars?
Fiber, a type of carbohydrate, helps with this important bodily function.
What is digestion?
True or False: Eating fiber-rich carbohydrates can help you feel full.
What is True?
Anything that ends in "ose" is what? Glucose, Sucrose, Fructose
What is sugar?
This is the carbohydrate found in starchy foods like potatoes and bread.
What is starch?
These foods contain high amounts of carbohydrates and are often eaten for breakfast. (***think sweet)
What are pancakes or waffles?
Carbohydrates help keep this level stable in our blood. (**** if it is not stable it will lead to diabetes)
What is blood sugar?
True or False: Carbohydrates can provide energy for exercise.
What is True?