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21 Cards in this Set
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Carbohydrates |
the macronutrient group that is most important for providing dietary energy and fibre |
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Monosaccharide
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single carbohydrate molecules that have the chemical formula C6H12O6
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Glucose
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the essential energy source for all cells in the body, especially the brain and nervous system
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Fructose
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A sugar that naturally occurs in fruits and honey
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Disaccharide
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two sugar molecules chemically joined together, having the formula C12H22O12
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Galactose
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the monosaccharide that forms half of the disaccharide lactose
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Maltose
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the disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules and found in malt products such as Milo
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Sucrose
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the most common disaccharide which is also known an table sugar
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Lactose
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the disaccharide found in milk and dairy products
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Polysaccharide
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Carbohydrate compounds composed of many monosaccharides linked together
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Glycogen
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the storage molecule for glucose in the body
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Starch
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the polysaccharide which feeds the world!
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Dietary fibre
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the non starch polysaccharides found in plant foods that are unable to be digested by humans
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Satiety
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the feeling of fullness that occurs after a meal; fibre increases this feeling!
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Dental caries
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the scientific term for tooth decay
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Artificial sweeteners
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low energy sugar substitutes
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Constipation
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the result of consuming inadequate fibre!
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Nutrient-dense
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describes foods that are high in vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre
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Energy-dense
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describes foods that are high in kilojoules (energy) from fats and simple sugars but low in vitamins and minerals
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Complex carbohydrates
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refers to foods containing starches rather than simple sugars
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Simple carbohydrates
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refers to foods containing simple sugars |
