Carbohydrates

By: Adel Hadif,Hazeem,Matin,Raja.Yap Euvan

 What Are Carbohydrates?
• Carbohydrates also known as
carbs, are sugar molecules.
Along with proteins and fats,
carbohydrates are also one of
the 3 main nutrient found in
foods or drinks.
Carbohydrates comes in 3
types,Which are Starch,
Sugar and Fiber
 Foods With Carbohydrates
• Carbohydrates can be both healthy and unhealthy. Some
examples of foods with carbohydrates are, beens, bread, milk,
potatos, pasta, corn and many more
 Carbohydrates

 Carbohydrates are composedof the elements C,H and O..

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 They are produce by photosynthesis in plants and glucose are
synthesis in plants from co2,h20 and energy from the sun

 They are also oxidized in living cells to produce co2,h20 and energy.
 Kinds of Carbohydrates
 Simple carbohydrates
• Simple carbohydrates are referred to as
simple sugars and are often sweet to the
tongue.
• They are found naturally in foods such as
fruits, milk, and milk products. They are
also found in processed and refined
sugars such as candy, table sugar, syrups,
and soft drinks.
 Complex carbohydrates
• Complex carbohydrates are made up of
sugar molecules that are strung together in
long, complex chains
• Some examples are peas, beans, whole
grains, and vegetables.
• They are most commonly found in whole
wheat bread, whole grain pasta, brown
rice and starchy vegetables like corn and
peas.