1. Carbohydrates Learn about the three different carbohydrates Understand the term ‘dextrinisation’ and ‘gelatinisation’ Know how to answer the design question
2. Three types Complex/Starchy . They provide us with Starch & Fibre/NSP Simple/Sugary . They provide us with glucose Fructose, galactose, lactose, maltose, sucrose. Slow release of Energy Fast release of Energy
3. Carbohydrates Why do we need carbohydrates? Macronutrient Provide energy They provide fibre For digestion They can sweeten foods
4. Two Types SIMPLE/SUGARY . They provide us with glucose Fructose, galactose, lactose, maltose, sucrose. Fast release of Energy Extrinsic sugar (visible like sugar for your tea) Intrinsic sugar (hidden in fruits)
5. Two Types COMPLEX . They provide us with Starch & Fibre Slow release of Energy Starch Leaves us feeling full Adds bulk to our diet Comes from plants Mainly from pasta, oats and bread Fibre/NSP (non starch polysaccharide) Cannot be digested, so it passes straight through the digestive system helping to push other foods through the system cleaning the walls of the intestine as it goes. Prevents constipation, bowel cancer, diverticular disease. Mainly from fruits and vegetables