Sugars

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  • What elements compose carbohydrates?
    Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
  • How much energy does 1g of carbohydrates provide?
    16kJ/3.75kcal
  • What are the steps of carbohydrate conversion into energy in the body?
    • Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose.
    • Glucose is absorbed into the blood via the small intestine.
    • The pancreas releases insulin to allow glucose to enter cells.
  • Which type of sugar is made of one unit?
    Monosaccharides
  • How many units of sugar are disaccharides composed of?
    Two units
  • Which type of carbohydrate consists of many sugar units?
    Polysaccharides
  • Which foods are a good source of glucose?
    Fruit and corn
  • Name a food that contains fructose.
    Fruit
  • Where is galactose produced?
    Human lactose metabolism
  • What is a common source of sucrose?
    Sugar used in cooking
  • Which food is a primary source of lactose?
    Milk
  • Name a food that contains maltose.
    Barley
  • Which grain is a good source of starch?
    Rice
  • Which foods contain pectin?
    Fruit & Vegetables
  • Name a food that contains cellulose.
    Vegetables
  • What two monosaccharides make up maltose?
    Glucose + glucose
  • What two monosaccharides form lactose?
    Glucose + galactose
  • Which two monosaccharides combine to make sucrose?
    Glucose + fructose
  • Why is sugar sometimes called "empty calories"?
    Provides energy without beneficial nutrients
  • What is a potential problem from a high sugar diet?
    Tooth decay
  • What is a potential problem from a high sugar diet?
    Diabetes type 2
  • What is a potential problem from a high sugar diet?
    Obesity
  • Why should we eat more starchy foods?
    They release energy slowly and have nutrients
  • Why should we eat more starchy foods?
    Fill us up for longer
  • Why should we eat more starchy foods?
    Have increased fibre
  • What are Non-Milk Extrinsic Sugars also known as?
    Free sugars
  • Approximately how many grams of added sugar should adults consume daily?
    30g
  • How many grams of added sugar a day should 4-6 year olds consume?
    13g
  • What is the recommended added sugar intake for 7-10 year olds?
    19g
  • What does GI stand for?
    Glycaemic Index
  • What does the Glycaemic Index measure?
    Impact on blood sugar
  • What GI value classifies a food as low GI?
    55 or less
  • Which GI range defines medium GI foods?
    56-69
  • What is considered a medium GI food?
    Brown rice
  • What GI value classifies a food as high GI?
    70+
  • What food is considered high GI?
    White bread
  • Name a food/drink that is high in sugar.
    Ice cream
  • Name a food that is high in sugar.
    Cakes
  • How does food packaging communicate sugar content?
    • Nutrition labelling
    • Claims like "no added sugar"
    • Claims like "sugar-free"
    • Claims like "low sugar"
    • Claims like "reduced sugar"
    • Listing "carbohydrate of which sugars"
  • How much sugar must a product have per 100g to be considered high in sugar?
    Over 22.5g