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Carbohydrates 1
Carbohydrates 1
1. Carbohydrates give
the body energy.
They are the best
source of fuel for
the body.
Carbohydrates also
help to digest
protein and fat.
CARBOHYDRATES
2. 45-65% of our
food should Carbs
Protein
come from Fats
carbohydrates.
CARBOHYDRATES
3. If we eat more
carbohydrates than
are needed for
energy, the extra is
stored in the liver
or in the tissues as
fat/lipids.
4. Carbohydrates are grains, fruits,
vegetables, legumes and sugar.
Simple Carbohydrates
5. Simple carbohydrates are quick
energy sources. They come from
sugar. They do not usually supply any
other nutrients or fiber.
Simple Sugars
6. Glucose or blood sugar is the basic
source of energy for all living
things.
7. Sucrose or table sugar is made
from sugar beets or sugar cane.
8. Fructose is sugar found in fruit,
honey and vegetables.
9. Maltose is grain starch broken
down into sugar.
10. Lactose is milk sugar.
Complex Carbohydrates
11. Complex carbohydrates
supply longer lasting energy,
as well as other nutrients and
fiber that the body needs.
They are a better choice.
Complex Carbohydrates
12. Complex carbohydrates come from
starchy foods such as whole grains,
flour, seeds, nuts, vegetables and
fruits.
Assignment
• What is derived carbohydrates?
• Other than the example of
monosaccharides, what are the others?
• Examples of Pentoses and Hexoses.
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