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1 Carbohydrates: The Preferred Body Fuel

2 The Basics One of ___ Basic Nutrients Provides ___cal/gram Recommended- ________% of daily diet Breaks down into _______

3 Carbohydrates Monosaccharide Single sugar units Glucose Fructose Galactose

4 Carbohydrates Disaccharide Two sugar units Sucrose Maltose Lactose

5 Carbohydrates Polysaccharides Many sugar units Starch Fiber

6 Functions of Carbohydrates 1. Produce Energy 2. Spare Proteins 3. Break Down Fats 4. Provide Bulk in the Diet

7 Other Benefits

8 Fiber Soluble Fiber Insoluble Fiber

9 How Your Body Uses Carbohydrates Hormones Insulin Glycogen Satiety

10 Meeting Your Carbohydrate Needs Sugars Starches Fiber

11 Health Questions Hazard to your Teeth Hyperactivity Is Sugar Addictive? Diabetes Hypoglycemia Lactose Intolerance

12 Review Name 3 chemical ways carbohydrates break down. What are the simple carbohydrates? What are the complex carbohydrates?

13 Review Name 4 functions of carbohydrates. Name 3 ways carbohydrates helps the body.


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