Food technology - Carbohydrates and Dietary fibre

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What name is given to the production of carbohydrates by plants?
Photosynthesis
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Why does the body need carbohydrates?
The body needs carbohydrates to provide us with energy and most of it comes from starchy foods
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What is dietary fibre known as?
Non Starch Polysaccharide
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Good sources of dietary fibre
Wholemeal bread, wholemeal pasta, lentils, cornflakes, apples and shredded wheat
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What type of carbohydrate is linked to tooth decay?
Starchy refined carbohydrates
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Three types of carbohydrates
Monosaccharide, Disaccharide, Polysaccharide
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Two examples of monosaccharides
Milk and fruit
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What happens when sugar is digested?
It is digested very quickly and provides instant energy
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Sugar, sweets and sugary drinks are associated with which type of decay in the body?
Tooth decay
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What would be the result of not eating enough carbohydrates?
The body would start to use protein and fat for energy
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What is the name of the medical condition caused by lack of dietary fibre?
Constipation
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