3 reasons why carbs are important in our diet
repair body tissue
protection for disease
energy
3 foods which contain carbs
milk
yogurt
pasta
What are the three classes of carbs and an example of each
Monosaccharides - fruits
Disaccharide - table sugar
Polysaccharides - cereals
1g of carbs = how many KJ/g
16.7 KJ/g
How many molecules do each category of carbs have
monosaccharides - 1
polysaccharides - multiple
disaccharides - 2
Name 3 complex carbs
whole grain
vegetables
fruit
recommended range
45 - 65 %