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Carbohydrates
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- 1Carbohydrates50% of our energy should come from carbs.
Ideally, most of this energy should come from starchy foods and natural sugars.
free sugars should take up no more than 5%. - 2CarbohydratesExcess:
-extra carb is converted into fat, which can cause obesity.
-sugars are digested quickly and if the energy is not used quickly it is stored as fat.
- can lead to tooth decay if sugary.
-as they are quickly digested they can cause rapid surges in blood sugar levels, leading to the development of type 2 diabetes.
Deficiency:
-can cause blood sugar levels to drop, causing hunger, dizziness and tiredness.
-if not enough carbs the body will start to use up fat.
-causes us to become weaker as the body has to use proteins. - 3Vitamins- Fat solubleVitamin A:
-Needed for good eyesight, growth, healthy immune system and skin.
-Main source is in retinol, (liver, butter)
-Too much over time can weaken bones and foods with high levels should be avoided during pregnancy.
-Too little can lead to night blindness, stunted growth. - 4Vitamins- Fat solubleFound in fatty foods, e.g. meat, fish.
- 5Vitamins- Fat solublevitamin D:
-Helps the body to absorb various minerals, including calcium.
-found in oily fish, egg yolks, and is produced when skin is absorbed to sunlight.
-too much can lead to kidney damage.
-too little can lead to bone diseases. - 6Vitamins- Fat solubleVitamin E:
-Keeps skin and eyes healthy as well as improving immune system.
-Found in leafy greens.
Too much can interfere with blood clotting.
-Too little is rare. - 7Vitamins- Fat solubleVitamin K:
-Helps clot blood, heal wounds and maintain immune system and bones.
-Found in leafy greens, cereals.
-No excessive level.
-Having too little can cause uncontrolled bleeding in new-borns.
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- - food tech Flashcards on Carbohydrates, created by Kara Pauling on 20/04/2017.
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