Name the elements of CHO
Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen
Carbon, Helium, Oxygen
What are the three types of CHO?
Monosaccharides, diasaccharides and polysaccharides
mono, dia, poly
Types of monosaccharides
Glactose, lactose, fructose
Glycogen, glactose, carbon
Fructose, glucose & glactose
Name the diasaccharides
Cellulose
Glucose
Sucrose, lactose & maltose
Name the nine essential amino acids
Histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine
Histidine, dextrin, pectin, helium, starch, valine, methionine, glucose and oxygen
What is the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids?
Essential amino acids= must be included in the diet Non-essential amino acids= synthesised
Non-essential amino acids are synthesised by the body and do not need to be included in the diet, while essential amino acids are essential to be consumed as the body does not supply these.
Define insoluble fibre
Insoluble fibre absorbs the water and increases the bulk in the stool (soft bulky stools). Foods rich in insoluble fibre include; wholemeal bread and fibre, wholegrain cereals, pasta and brown rice.
Insoluble fibre slows down the digestion process and the absorption of CHO and so helps blood sugar levels. May reduce blood cholesterol levels and in turn reduces risk of heart disease. Foods rich in insoluble fibre include; oats, peas, beans, lentils and most types of fruits and vegetables.
