Carbohydrates by https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5 Made with swagger en-us 2022-01-19 00:21:03 UTC 2024-05-30 23:55:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Structure krya0643 https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999215039 3 different structures
- Monosaccharides
->single sugars, e.g. glucose, fructose
- Disaccharides
-> pairs of monosaccharides
- Polysaccharides
-> few or many glucose units
-> provide a source of energy when needed in the form of glycogen, starch or fibre]]> 2022-01-19 00:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999215039 Sources of carbohydrates abri4976 https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999217085
  • Grains and cereals
  • Starchy vegetables (corn, potatoes, beets)
  • Legumes (chickpeas, beans, peanuts)
  • Whole Fruit
  • Nuts 
  • Seeds
  • Dairy foods from cow/sheep/goat milk
  • Popcorn
  • Pasta
  • Soft drinks

    • ]]>     2022-01-19 00:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999217085     Glucose https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999217714 Most basic form of energy used by the body]]> 2022-01-19 00:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999217714 RDI abri4976 https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999221520 220-320g/day
    45% of total energy intake]]>     2022-01-19 00:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999221520     Function of carbohydrates epem3553 https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999221972
    The most prominent function of carbs is to produce energy for the body. ]]>     2022-01-19 00:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999221972     Glycemic Index (GI) epem3553 https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999230601
    GI measures how quickly carbs in a food cause blood sugar levels to rise and how quickly they convert into glucose.

    The lower the GI the more sustained release of sugar. The higher the GI the more burst release of sugar.]]>     2022-01-19 00:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999230601     Energy Content epem3553 https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999231706
    4kcal/g
    ~17kj/g]]>     2022-01-19 00:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999231706     Interesting Facts https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999233837 The average Australian carbohydrate intake is the only one out of carbohydrates, proteins and fats which is in line with the recommended daily intake levels.

    Carbs have the greatest influence over GI than any other macronutrient.]]>     2022-01-19 00:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999233837     Group members abri4976 https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999248877 Adrienne Brillante
    Ethan Pemberton
    Jeremy Mak
    Kate Ryan]]>     2022-01-19 00:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/krya0643/zmncitmveepuo3d5/wish/1999248877