Carbohydrates

Which type of carbohydrate gives long periods of energy?

• Starchy

• Sugary

Which type of carbohydrates gives short bursts of energy?

• Starchy

• Sugary

Select all of the following which are STARCHY carbohydrates:

• Sugar

• Potatoes

• Rice

• Chocolate brownies

The government says our meals should all be based on...

• Sugary carbohydrates

• Disaccharides

• Monosaccharides

• Starchy carbohydrates

Which of the following carbohydrate structures is made up of ONE sugar molecule?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

Which of the following carbohydrate structures is made up of TWO sugar molecules?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

Which of the following carbohydrate structures is made up of long chains of MANY sugar molecules?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

Which of the following carbohydrate structures takes the LEAST amount of time to break down in the body?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

Which of the following carbohydrate structures takes the MOST amount of time to break down in the body?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

An EXCESS of starchy carbohydrates may lead to...

• Weight gain / obesity

• Lack of energy

• Anaemia

• Rickets