Carbohydrates: The Preferred Body Fuel
The Basics One of ___ Basic Nutrients Provides ___cal/gram Recommended- ________% of daily diet Breaks down into _______
Carbohydrates Monosaccharide Single sugar units Glucose Fructose Galactose
Carbohydrates Disaccharide Two sugar units Sucrose Maltose Lactose
Carbohydrates Polysaccharides Many sugar units Starch Fiber
Functions of Carbohydrates 1. Produce Energy 2. Spare Proteins 3. Break Down Fats 4. Provide Bulk in the Diet
Other Benefits
Fiber Soluble Fiber Insoluble Fiber
How Your Body Uses Carbohydrates Hormones Insulin Glycogen Satiety
Meeting Your Carbohydrate Needs Sugars Starches Fiber
Health Questions Hazard to your Teeth Hyperactivity Is Sugar Addictive? Diabetes Hypoglycemia Lactose Intolerance
Review Name 3 chemical ways carbohydrates break down. What are the simple carbohydrates? What are the complex carbohydrates?
Review Name 4 functions of carbohydrates. Name 3 ways carbohydrates helps the body.