ORGANIC COMPOUNDS THAT MAKE UP YOUR BODY

What does ‘Organic’ mean? Compounds that make up living things and have CARBON in them.

CARBOHYDRATES Used for ENERGY Always ends in –ose Simple ones are called sugars Contain C, H, & O

C 6 H 12 O 6 GLUCOSE (BLOOD SUGAR)

C 12 H SUCROSE (TABLE SUGAR)

What can you say about the ratio between Hydrogen & Oxygen for these carbohydrates? Hydrogen & Oxygen are in a 2:1 ratio!

LIPIDS Used for Energy, Insulation, Protection & Lubrication Commonly known as Fats & Oils Contain C, H, & O but H:O NOT in a 2:1 ratio

LIPIDS R Is Not An Element!

FATS VS. OILS

PROTEINS Used for GROWTH, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, & ENERGY Made up of subunits called amino acids

PROTEINS

CompoundCommonly Known As Elements That Make It Up Used ForFoods They Are Found In CarbohydratesSugars & Starches C, H, O (2:1 ratio) EnergyFruits Breads Cereals Milk pretzels LipidsFats & oilsC, H, O (not in a 2:1 ratio) Energy, Insulation, Protection & Lubrication Meats Oils Butter Fried Foods ProteinsSub units called amino acids C, H, O, NGrowth, Repair, Replacement, & Energy Meat Fish Beans

What nutrients do you need besides the main classes of organic compounds? VITAMINS & MINERALS!

What would happen if you were a vegetarian who did not replace the protein usually obtained from meat with another source? Your body would not be able to grow or repair itself properly or replace parts that need to be replaced.

PROTEIN

LIPID

CARBOHYDRATE