MatchCard Science©
Nutrition, Health & Safety - 2
Explain the role of carbohydrates in the diet.
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Chemical Composition of Glucose
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12
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O
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C
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A Single Carbohydrate Molecule
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C
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C
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True or False
Carbohydrates are a major Carbohydrates are foods
part of our diet and provide that we need to avoid in
most of our energy.
order to stay healthy.
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H
C
H
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O
H
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
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Nutrition, Health, & Safety Information Pieces
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NHS-2
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TRUE
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FALSE
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Raw fruits and vegetables that
are high in fiber (not potatoes)
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Bran Cereal
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Beans and peas
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Baked potato
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Cookie candy other sweets
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French fries
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Sweetened fruit juices
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Oatmeal
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Whole grain bread
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Brown Rice
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MatchCard Science©
Nutrition, Health & Safety - 2
Explain the role of carbohydrates in the diet.
O
Chemical Composition of Glucose
C6 H12 O6
H
C
O
H
O
C
C
H
H
A Single Carbohydrate Molecule
O
C
H
C
H
O
True or False
Carbohydrates are a major Carbohydrates are foods
part of our diet and provide that we need to avoid in
most of our energy.
order to stay healthy.
TRUE
H
H
C
H
H
O
H
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
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High Glycemic
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H