types of carbs
How many types of carbs are there?
2-3
What do ALL carbs do for the body?
Fuel the brain, kidneys, heart muscles, and central nervous system
What foods can you find Simple carbs in?
Table sugar, candy, soda, fruit juice
What kind of fiber reduces bad cholesterol and breaks down in the stomach/digestive tract?
Soluble fiber
What is the type of carbohydrate that provides short term energy?
Simple carbohydrates
How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?
What foods can you find complex carbs in?
brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and lentils
What kind of fiber stays mostly intact, aids in the health of the digestive tract, and absorbs toxins and extra body fluid?
Insoluble Fibers
What is the type of carbohydrate that provides long term energy and benefits the digestive tract?
Complex carbohydrates
What is the MAIN function of carbohydrates
They are the MAIN fuel of energy
What foods are both complex and simple carbs?
Fruits, vegetables, dairy, and whole grain foods
What foods can you find insoluble fibers in?
Whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds
Which kind of complex carbohydrate makes you full, improves how your body handles blood sugar, and benefits the digestive tract?
Fiber (cellulose)
How many grams of carbohydrates should the average person have daily?
225-325 grams per day
What foods can you find fiber in?
Chia seeds, almonds, popcorn, and avocados
What foods can you find soluble fibers in?
Fruits and vegetables
What kind of complex carbohydrate provides calories for longer lasting energy?
Starches (amylose)
What elements make up carbohydrates? (DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME THE CHEMICAL FORMULA)
Carbon(C), oxygen(O), and hydrogen(H)
Chemical formula:(CH₂O)n
What foods can you find starch in?
Potatoes, rice, bread, and pasta
What is the chemical formula for both Cellulose and Amylose (Starch and fiber)
(C₆H₁₀O₅)n