Simple Carbohydrates
By Michael Smith
Simple carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple carbohydrates 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. Too much intake of carbohydrates can lead to obesity and too little could lead to fatigue and lack of energy.
Facts
Carbohydrates are energy-providing nutrients
Carbohydrates are chemical compounds that are made up of oxygen, hydrogen and carbon
shouldnt have 45 to 60% of carbohydrates in every meal
Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy
Carbohydrates are not all alike. Man-made refined carbs act differently in our bodies compared with more natural complex carbs
Yourbody turns to sugar
Carbohydrates Acrostic Poem
A simple nutrient
Refined sugar
Body turns carbohydrates into sugar
Orange juice has them as well
Has no vitamins
Your body turns them to sugar
Dont over eat them
Really concentrated energy source
Are found in foods
Try to include whole grains
Energy providing nutrient
Seperated into simple sugar