foods

What is the Major Function of Carbs?

Provide Energy.

How many calories are in 3 grams of Carbs?

3 x 4 = 12.

Simple Carbs are really just __________.

Sugar.

Name the three types of Carbs.

Simple (sugar), Complex (starch), Fiber.

Three parts of a kernel of wheat.

Endosperm (starch), Bran (fiber), Germ (nutrition).

What does fiber need a lot of to work well?

Water.

How much fiber do you need each day?

20-35 grams.

Name 5 foods high in fiber.

Fruits and vegetables with peels, whole grains, beans, bran, nuts.

Function of flour in cooking?

Structure.

Function of fat?

Tenderness.

Function of Salt?

Flavor.

Function of Baking Soda?

Leavening Agent.

Rice ratio is __________, so 2 c. raw rice = _______ c. cooked rice.

1:3, 6 c.

Rice is cooked with the lid on or off?

On.

What is the ratio for cooking pasta?

1:2.

Pasta needs lid __________ and lots of __________.

Lid Off with Lots of Water.

1 gram of carbohydrates has __________ calories?

4.