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Food Chemistry
Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A simple carbohydrate that tastes sweet and provides quick energy is... | sugar |
| A carbohydrate made up of a chain of simple sugars which gives us energy is... | starch |
| What provides us with important chemicals called nutients? | food |
| What helps our bodies grow and repair themselves? | protein |
| What is the nutrient that us used for padding, insulation, energy, and brain function? | fat |
| What provides our bodies with the largest energy sources- sugars and starches? | carbohydrates |
| What kind of carbohydrate is glucose? | simple |
| What kind of carbohydrate is starch? | complex |
| What kind of energy does starch give us? | long term |
| What kind of energy does sugar give us? | short term |
| What is the world's #1 source of starch? | rice |
| Where can protein be found? | animals and plants |
| Besides meat, name 2 good sources of protein: | nuts, beans, eggs, milk, peas, cheese, tofu (soy) |
| Name 2 good things about fat. | 1. cushions organs 2. brain development 3. energy 4. makes you feel full 5. insulation 6. protects bones 7. stores vitamins |
| Name 2 bad things about fat. | 1. leads to obesity 2. increases the risk of heart disease 3. increase cholesterol |
| What is a calorie? | measures units of energy in food |
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Adamsthornell
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