By Jennifer Turley and Joan Thompson Carbohydrates By Jennifer Turley and Joan Thompson © 2013 Cengage

An Introduction to Carbohydrates Presentation Overview Composition Energy Yield Categories Food Source Dietary Recommendations Alcohol

Carbohydrate (Carbs or CHO) Composition: Carbohydrate is made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Organic Compound: Carbohydrate is organic because it contains carbon. It is a compound because it has more than one element in its structure. The ratio of Carbohydrate is CxH2x0x. 1 C6H1206 + 6O2 <=> 6C02 + 6H2O

Carbohydrate: Energy Yield Provides 4 Calories/gram. It is the most preferred fuel for the body. It is high performance fuel. It produces ATP at the fastest rate.

Categories of Carbohydrate Simple versus Complex

Simple Sugars:

Monosaccharides α-D-Glucose β-D-Fructose β-D-Galactose

Disaccharides α-Sucrose α-Maltose β -Lactose

Common Names of Sugars Glucose is blood sugar Fructose is fruit sugar Sucrose is table sugar Lactose is milk sugar Maltose is malt sugar

Complex Carbohydrates Polysaccharides: Starch (digestible & caloric) Alpha linked glucose molecules in starch can be broken apart by the enzyme alpha-amylase to produce energy. The glucose units that are released are absorbed into the blood stream.

Complex Carbohydrates Polysaccharides: Fiber (indigestible & noncaloric) Beta linked glucose molecules cannot be broken apart by human enzymes so no energy is produced. The glucose units are not released and thus fiber is not absorbed. Cellulose is the most common type of fiber.

Polysaccharides

Carbohydrate Food Sources Grains, Cereals, & Legumes: Pasta, bread, cold/hot cereal, rice, oats, kidney beans, etc. Fruits & Vegetables Starchy Vegetables: Corn, potato, peas, acorn squash, etc.

Plant Carbohydrate Sources Simple carbohydrates: Fruit, table sugar, sweets & sugar sweetened cereals. Complex carbohydrates: Vegetables, starchy vegetables, grains, legumes, & whole grain cereals.

Animal Carbohydrate Food Sources Milk (& milk products yogurt & cheese) contain lactose. Honey contains glucose, fructose & small amounts of other sugars. Animal foods usually provide mostly protein & fat. Milk & milk products also provide protein & varying amounts of fat.

How much carbohydrate do you need How much carbohydrate do you need? The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) is: 45-65% of Calories from carbohydrates ≤ 25% of Calories from sugars

How much fiber do you need? The dietary recommendation for fiber is 1.4 gram per 100 Calories consumed

Alcohol: Carbohydrate & Drug Alcohol: CH3CH2O Provides 7 Calories/gram. Is a carbohydrate related substance. Lacks nutritional value. Is a CNS depressant. Is considered a drug. Is commonly ingested. One serving per day may reduce heart disease risk but increase cancer risk.

Carbohydrate Summary Organic compounds categorized as: simple & complex. They provide 4 Calories/gram; except fiber is non-caloric. They are the preferred fuel of the body. Consume 45-65% of Calories from carbohydrate; ≤ 25% Calories from added sugars; 1.4 grams fiber per 100 Calories consumed. Found in plant foods, except animal sources of milk & honey. Alcohol is a carbohydrate-like drug providing 7 Calories/gram References for this presentation are the same as those for this topic found in module 1 of the textbook