3.2.1.3 Carbohydrates — AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition 8585

Identify the main types of carbohydrates: starches (polysaccharides), sugars (monosaccharides and disaccharides), and dietary fibre.
Explain the physiological functions and primary dietary sources of carbohydrates.
Assess the health effects of carbohydrate deficiency and excess, and state related dietary reference values.
Apply practical skills by using starch to set a mixture.
Demonstrate proving techniques to make bread rolls using high-fibre flour.
Modify existing recipes to increase their dietary fibre content.

Carbohydrates