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Chapter 3: Nutrients
"Carbohydrates"
Slides by Shaunthari and Keane
 Contents of This Template

1. What are carbohydrates

2. What does carbohydrates do?
3. Examples and Types of carbohydrates
4. Molecular Structure
5. Benefits of carbohydrates
6. Side effect of carbohydrates
7. Tips on how to consume carbohydrates effectively
1. What are carbohydrates ?

Carbohydrates, or carbs, are sugar

molecules. Along with proteins and fats,
carbohydrates are one of the three main
nutrients found in foods and drinks. Your
body breaks down carbohydrates into
glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main
source of energy for your body's cells,
tissues, and organs.
 What do
carbohydrates do?
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Carbohydrates provide our body
with glucose, which is converted
to energy. The energy is used to
support bodily functions and
physical activity.
 Examples and Types :
Types :

Sugar, Starch and Fiber

Example :
Bread, Beans, Milk, 3 main types of
Potato, Soft Drinks and carbohydrates
Corn
Molecular Structure
Carbohydrate is a naturally occurring
compound, with a general chemical
formula Cx(H²O)y made up of
molecules of carbon (C), hydrogen (H)
and Oxygen (O).

Carbon + Hydrogen + Oxygen

Benefits of
Carbohydrates

● Carbohydrates are important as your

body's main source of energy

● They help to fuel your kidney, brain

muscle and central nervous system
Side Effects of
Carbohydrates

● Too much carbohydratescan slow

down your metabolism rate. This will
cause you to gain more weight.

● Too little carbohydrates will result in

constipation. This is due to the lack of
fibre and minerals.
Tip on consuming carbohydrates...

01 Eat Whole Foods

Whole food such as whole wheats are healthier

02 Avoid processed carbohydrates

Process carbs are easier and faster to get but it
is not as healthy as fresh ones

Adjust your intake

03
Different days require different intake
Quiz Time
 1. What are the sources of
carbohydrates?

❖ Banana,Rice,Bread,Potato,Honey
and Sugar
Which source supplies energy quickly?
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Sugar