1. Carbohydrates The Fuel Machine

2. Chemical Elements in Carbohydrates 1.Carbon 2.Hydrogen 3.Oxygen

3. Function Of Carbohydrates 1. To provide energy (most important function) 2. Provide bulk in the diet 3. Provide dietary fiber 4. Assist in the metabolism of fats 5. Spare protein for tissue maintenance

4. Forms Simple Complex Dietary Fibers

5. Simple AKA: Sugars Classifications Monosaccharides Disaccharides Characteristics Water Soluble Occur naturally (fruits, milk, honey) Occur as refined sugars and syrups

6. Complex AKA Starches Classifications 1.Starches 2.Cellulose 3.Fibers Characteristics a.Insoluble b.Polysaccharides c.Found in plants, seeds, roots,& tubers

7. Dietary Fiber AKA Fiber Classifications 1. Soluble 2.Insoluble Characterstics a. Indigestible b. Provide no calories c. Found only in plant products

8. Advantages of Complex over Simple Carbohydrates 1. Gives a Feeling of Fullness 2. Takes Longer to Digest 3.Adds fiber to the Diet 4. Contains many other nutrients 5. Does not promote tooth decay 6. Reduced spikes in blood sugar levels

9. Fruit Honey Milk Juices (100% and cocktails) Alcohol Syrups Cakes, cookies, candies Soda Added to many refined foods

10. Cereal Grains (wheat, oats, rice, etc) Pasta Breads Legumes Vegetables Potatoes Anything made with flour

11. Vegetables Whole Grains Fruits Bran Flax Legumes

12. 50- 60 % Recommended This is disputable

13. They make you Fat more fattening than protein They cause diabetes

14. Energy Value 4 calories Per gram Fiber has 0 calories