The Science
What kind of carb has the lowest nutritional value?
Simple Carbohydrates.
What is a bad carb?
Bad carbs: food that has been processed and/or refined.
Give an example of 5 simple carbs.
Table sugar, Corn syrup, Fruit juice, Candy, Cake, Bread made with white flour, Pasta made with white flour, Soda, Candy, Cereals
Give 5 examples of complex carbs.
Nuts, Whole grains (eg. Brown rice and/or wheat bread), Most fruits and Vegetables, Dairy products, Beans, Yogurt
What is the function of fiber in the body?
It's main function is to regulate digestion. It also helps lower cholesterol levels,
What is a good carb?
Good carb: Fiber rich carbohydrates
What are complex carbs?
Consists of chemical structure that is composed of three or more sugars, linked together in a chain.
How many servings of fruits and vegetables should a person have in a day?
5 servings.
What are the side effects of eating too many bad carbs?
You're at risk of diabetes, heart diseases, and obesity.
What happens during digestion?
During digestion, sugar and starches are broken down and absorbed into the blood stream, to be used by your body’s cells for energy.
How do complex carbs improve your digestion?
They're loaded with fiber.
How is fiber related to carbohydrates?
Fiber is a non-digestible complex carbohydrate
How do good carbs make you feel?
Good carbs make you feel full. polysaccharides
How do you classify carbohydrates?
The classification depends on the chemical structure of the food, and how quickly the sugar is digested and absorbed. Complex carbohydrates have three or more sugars.
How do you calculate how many carbs you need in a day?
There are 4 calories in a gram of carbohydrates
What percent of carbohydrates should a person consume in a day?
45%-65% of a person's daily calorie intake should be from carbohydrates.
What are two forms of simple carbs?
Sucrose, fructose, maltose, lactose
Complex carbs raises your bloods ______ levels more slowly. Fill in the blank!
SUGAR