Simple Carbs
Complex Carbs
Nutrition Facts and Other
General Info
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How many sugars are in Simple carbs?
1 or 2 Sugars
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How many sugars are in complex carbs?
3 or more sugars
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One gram of carbohydrates is equal to how many calories?
4 calories
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What is a carbohydrate?
A macromolecule that serves as the ideal source of energy for a person.
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What are simple carbohydrates rich in?
Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
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What are two examples of complex carbs?
Beans, whole grains, vegetables, spinach, lentils
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What is the suggested percentage of carbohydrates in a person's daily diet?
45-65% carbs
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What are the two main categories that carbohydrates may be classified as?
Simple and complex
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Name two examples of a simple carb
Soda, cake, fruit, candy, milk
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What are simple carbohydrates rich in?
Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
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Why should teens care? (2 Examples)
- Your heart, brain, kidney, and muscles all need carbohydrates to function properly - Teen athletes need energy to compete
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What are two functions of carbs?
- Main source of energy for the body - Maintains body temperature
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