carbohydrates

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  • What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?
    Energy
  • What is the first group of carbohydrates mentioned?
    Sugars
  • What is a sugar found in fruit?
    Fructose
  • What is galactose commonly associated with?
    Milk
  • What is maltose commonly known as?
    Malt sugar
  • What is sucrose commonly known as?
    Table sugar
  • What is the second group of carbohydrates mentioned?
    Complex carbohydrates
  • What is starch?
    A single molecule of complex carbohydrate
  • What is pectin?
    A type of complex carbohydrate
  • What is dextrin?
    A type of complex carbohydrate
  • What happens if you do not have enough carbohydrates?
    Energy deficiency occurs
  • What happens to food when it is prepared and cooked?
    It undergoes dextrinization
  • What is caramelization?
    A process involving sugar heating
  • What happens if you have too much carbohydrates?
    Weight gain occurs
  • Why is fiber important?
    It helps eliminate waste
  • What does fiber prevent?
    Constipation and bowel cancer
  • What are the uses of dietary fiber?
    • Helps eliminate waste
    • Prevents constipation
    • Reduces risk of bowel cancer
  • What is the term for excess weight gain due to too many carbohydrates?
    Obesity
  • What is the importance of fiber in the diet?
    It helps get rid of waste
  • What happens to food when it is cooked?
    It undergoes various chemical changes
  • How does a lack of carbohydrates affect energy levels?
    It leads to energy deficiency
  • What is the relationship between fiber and constipation?
    Fiber prevents constipation
  • How does excess carbohydrate intake lead to obesity?
    It results in weight gain
  • What is the role of dietary fiber in digestion?
    It aids in waste elimination
  • What is the effect of cooking on starch?
    It undergoes dextrinization
  • What is the effect of cooking on sugar?
    It undergoes caramelization
  • What is the effect of excess carbohydrates on the body?
    Weight gain
  • Why is fiber important for health?
    It helps prevent constipation
  • What happens if you do not consume enough carbohydrates?
    Energy deficiency occurs
  • What is the significance of dietary fiber in the diet?
    It helps eliminate waste and prevent diseases
  • How does fiber contribute to digestive health?
    It aids in waste elimination and prevents constipation
  • What are the consequences of a high carbohydrate diet?
    It can lead to obesity and energy imbalance