Lesson 6- Carbohydrates Research task

Unit 10- Lesson 6 Carbohydrates Research Task

TASK – Answer the four questions below. Please AVOID listing information and instead form
sentences and paragraphs when writing up your findings.



QUESTION 1: Structure – Produce a small paragraph that demonstrates:

• the structure of carbohydrates,

• what monosaccharides are,

• what carbohydrates circulate as,

• and what type of nutrient are they (macronutrient/micronutrient, what does this mean)?



ANSWER:



QUESTION 2: Functions – You are required to develop your notes and add further detail about each
of the functions of carbohydrates. The task is simply to reduce and summarise the information found
on these two websites: Livestrong.com and healthline.com for the headings below.



ANSWER: The main functions of carbohydrates are that they:



• Provide Energy -



• Spare Protein –



• Maintain Digestive Health -



• Stimulate Growth of Bacteria -



QUESTION 3: Storage – How and where are carbohydrates stored?



ANSWER:



QUESTION 4: Sources – What are the differences between simple (sugar) and complex (starch)
carbohydrates? Provide examples of where different types are found. Complete the following
sentences: