Carbohydrate

What do you need to know? What is carbohydrate. The different types The functions of carbohydrates Where it can be found

Big Piece of the Pie

Carbohydrate can be divided up into 3 groups  Sugar Glucose + Sucrose  Starch Disaccharides  Cellulose

Carbohydrate - Sugar Sugar Chocolate Sweets Mars Bars- Jolly Ranchers, suckers, etc. ) Sweet drinks-(Mountain Dew Orange, Root beer, Cola) Breakfast cereal -Sugar Coated (Frosties) (Coco Pops, Fruit Loops)

Why do we need carbohydrate? To give us energy

How? Sugar and starch provide us with the energy we need for all activities

It is more healthy to choose carbohydrates that are NATURALLY found in foods like fruits, vegetables, MILK and whole GRAINS.

LEGUMES-What are they??? LEGUMES are dried beans and peas and should be eaten SEVERAL times per week. LEGUMES are a good CHOICE of carbohydrates, they are full of FIBER and complex carbohydrates.

Types of Carbohydrates? Sugars –Sugars are both naturally found in some foods and other times it is ADDED as sugar itself and also as SYRUPS. Starches –Starches are carbohydrates that supply energy.

Fiber What is it? –Fiber is composed of NON-DIGESTABLE carbohydrates. Why eat it? –Fiber rich diets have many benefits including decreased risk of CORONARY heart disease, REGULARITY, and even lowering the risk of Type 2 DIABETES.

Key Recommendation #1 Choose FIBER-RICH fruits, vegetables, and whole grains often.

Starch can be found Pasta, Rice, Potatos Bread

Cellulose can be found In virtually all foods that are from plant origin. Dietary Fibre (Breakfast cereal, Oatmeal, Wholemeal bread)

Key Recommendation #2 Choose and prepare foods and beverages with little ADDED sugars.

Meals that are high in carbohydrate Chilli Pasta Bake Baked Potato Mac and Cheese

Dietary targets Bread : intake to increase by 45% -Mainly using wholemeal and brown bread Breakfast cereals: Average intake to double from present intake without the high sugar content or added sugar. Try straight from box with milk. Total complex carbohydrates : increase average non sugar carbohydrates by 25%

Too much ….. Carbohydrate will be converted into fat and stored under the skin leading to weight gain!

Key Recommendation #3 Reduce cavities by practicing good ORAL hygiene and consuming sugar rich food less OFTEN.