Simple Carbohydrates
Brittany Patrick
What Is It?
simple carbohydrates :
: (n) sugars—including dextrose, fructose, lactose, maltose, sucrose, white sugar, corn syrup, honey, and turbinado sugar—that are quickly and easily absorbed into the bloodstream.
-consist of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O)
-common source of energy in living organisms
Extra
Major Sources
- Soft Drinks
- Fruit Juices
- Syrups
- Products with white flour
- Candy, chocolate and other sweets
- Fruits and Vegitables
Not Enough
- Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar
- Ketosis: buildup of ketones, which are partially broken-down fats in the blood.
- Weight gain
Facts
- Carbohydrates are important sources and stores of chemical energy
- There are chemical tests to indicate if they are in food.
- Contain carbon, oxygen and hydrogen.
facts in a Poem
Sugars, frutose, and glucose
Important source of energy
Monosaccharides are another name for it
People love sweets and sugars
Loss of weight can occur if eaten right
Even sugars are good for you
Carbs are essential to life
Anything goes after training
Repercussions are deadly if you're lacking
Bodybuilders need slow digesting carbs