Simple Carbohydrates
Elizabeth Putzig
What are they?
Simple carbohydrates are sugars. They give your body a quick burst of energy because they are absorbed very quickly.
Where can you find them?
Simple carbohydrates are sugar; therefore, they are found in many food items. These include table sugar, fruit, candy bars, baked goods, and cereal.
An Acrostic Poem
Simple carbohydrates are sugars
It is important to eat them in moderation
Most people consume them everyday
Pies and other pastries have simple carbs
Lots of sugar can be bad for you
Everybody eats them everyday
Candy is a simple carbohydrate
A lot of baked goods are simple carbohydrates
Really fast energy comes from these
Bananas are simple carbs
Sugar is needed everyday