“Carbs of our Daily Lives” Flores, Daniel Edward B. Villareal, Kathleen May P.
Table Of Contents: Biological Molecules Structure Function Rice What is Carbohydrate? Good and Bad Carbs Rice as a Carbohydrates Structure Structure of a Carbohydrates Function Function of Carbohydrates Present in Rice Food sources Foods act as a Carbohydrates How much Carbohydrate is present?
BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES DEFINITION: any molecule that is present in living organisms. 4 LARGE MACROMOLECULES: Carbohydrates Protein Lipids Nucleic Acids
Rice (http://www.food.com/about/rice-160) An ancient grain that has been cultivated for centuries. Classified by size: Long Medium Short Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002469.htm one of the main nutrients in our diet help provide energy for our body Three main types of carbohydrates: sugars starches fiber
Carbohydrates http://www. everydayhealth Good Carbohydrate complex carbs contain longer chains of sugar molecules take more time for the body to break down and use provides you with a more even amount of energy Example: grains legumes
Carbohydrates Bad Carbohydrate simple-to-digest, basic sugars with little real value for your body The higher in sugar and lower in fiber, the worse the carbohydrate is for you Examples: Soda Candy Artificial syrups Sugar Pastries and desserts
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Functions of Carbohydrates (biology.tutorvista.com) provide the body with source of fuel and energy aids in proper functioning of our brain, heart and nervous, digestive and immune system.
Food sources http://www. mensfitness Carbs are a part of our daily diet, these foods give us what we need to function properly. Here are some of the best food sources of carbs.
Top 10 Best Sources of Carbs
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