BASICS
term that refers to carbohydrates made out of more than 2 sugar molecules
oligo o poli - saccharides
simple carbohydrate known as table sugar
sucrose
primary role of Carbs
provide energy
main monosaccharide of fruits
fructose
basic unit of carbohydrates
glucose
simple sugar, monosaccharide
another name for the fiber found on plant cell walls to give structure
cellulose
plants store glucose as ?
starch
main carb type of potatoes
starch
calories per 1 gr of carbohydrate
4
sucrose (table sugar) is made out of which 2 simple sugars (monosaccharides)
glucose + fructose
how to prevent constipation
include fibers
where is glucose stored
liver and muscle
types of complex carbohydrates
starch and fiber
recommended daily intake of carbohydrates in Kcal %
45-65%
difference between simple sugars and refined sugars
simple sugars refers to molecular form
refined means extracted simple sugars and used in addition
the type of carbohydrates not completely digestible by humans
dietary fibers
best source of all types of fiber, starch and significant protein
Legumes