Simple Carbohydrates
By: Shannon and Amanda
Sugar
Insulin
Monosaccharide/glucose
Processed and refined sugars
Loved by everyone
Energy providing nutrients
Contains one or two sugars
Absorbed quickly
Right amount needs to be taken (moderation)
Brain food
Simple chemical structure
Functions in the body
- Carbohydrates are sugars that are digested and absorbed quickly.
- They provide a short burst of energy.
- Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients, which are compounds that you need in large quantities as components of your diet and which provide energy to your cells.
- All nutritional carbohydrates consist of one or more building-block units called monosaccharides.
- If you get too much or too little in can lead to diabetes.
Major sources
- Sugar
- Molasses
- Soda
- Honey
- Fruit
- Cereal
- Bread
Interesting facts
- When people are resting they get about 10% of their energy as protien, 40% from fat, and 50% from cabohydrates.
- Soda is the leading source of added sugars in daily lives of young adults and kids.
Fruit
Credits
- www.nlm.nih.gov
- nutrition.about.com
- www.depts.ttu.edu
- Foundations of Resturant Managment and Culinary arts