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Explain the role of carbohydrates in the diet. O

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Chemical Composition of Glucose
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A Single Carbohydrate Molecule H C
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True or False C H
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Carbohydrates are a major Carbohydrates are foods
part of our diet and provide that we need to avoid in H
most of our energy. order to stay healthy.

The glycemic index indicates how quickly food is broken down into a single glucose molecule. The higher the glycemic index, the faster it
enters the blood stream as a glucose molecule, and more likely to cause weight gain problems. The lower the index, the healthier the food
is and more likely to be used for energy when needed, and less likely to cause weight gain, heart problems, or diabetes.
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MatchCard Science© Nutrition, Health & Safety - 2
Explain the role of carbohydrates in the diet.
O

H H
Chemical Composition of Glucose H
O C O

C6 H12 O6 H
C
C

H
A Single Carbohydrate Molecule H
O
H C
C
O H

True or False C H
H O
H
Carbohydrates are a major Carbohydrates are foods
part of our diet and provide that we need to avoid in H
most of our energy. order to stay healthy.
TRUE FALSE

The glycemic index indicates how quickly food is broken down into a single glucose molecule. The higher the glycemic index, the faster it
enters the blood stream as a glucose molecule, and more likely to cause weight gain problems. The lower the index, the healthier the food
is and more likely to be used for energy when needed, and less likely to cause weight gain, heart problems, or diabetes.
Low Glycemic Medium Glycemic High Glycemic

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