1. Learning objectives To understand the:
functions of carbohydrate in the diet
main food sources in the diet
affects of deficiency and excess
related dietary reference values

2. Homework Answers– p21

3. Homework Answers– p21

6. Homework Answers– Q4

7. Carbohydrate in the Diet
The two main functions are:
To give the body energy
To provide dietary fibre, which helps the body get rid of waste products

8. Sugars: Monosaccharides

9. Sugars: Disaccharides

10. Complex carbohydrates: Polysaccharides

11. Activity 1i – Find the Sugars - example

12. Group Task
In groups of 2-4, find the sugars in the following 4 food labels

13. Activity 1i – Find the Sugars

14. Find the Sugars - Answers

15. How much sugar am I drinking Task
In teams of 4, collect a worksheet and 10 sugar cubes
Using the sugar cubes, estimate how many cubes/teaspoons are in each drink per 150ml.
Afterwards multiply the number of cubes by 3.6 to work out how many grams of sugar you think there are in each drink
(There are 3.6 grams of sugar in 1 teaspoon of sugar or each sugar cube)
Finally rank them in order - 1 (most sugar) to 12 (least sugar)

19. Dietary reference values

20. Recap from Flipped Learning Effects of a Carbohydrate Deficiency
Lack of Energy/ tiredness (fatigue)
Weight loss
Severe weakness

21. Recap from Flipped Learning Effects of an Excess of Carbohydrate
Can lead to obesity as excess is stored as body fat in the body
Free sugars – more likely to cause tooth decay
Too much refined processed carbohydrate may cause Type 2 diabetes.