carbohydrates the fuel machine. chemical elements in carbohydrates 1.carbon 2.hydrogen 3.oxygen
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Carbohydrates
The Fuel MachineThe Fuel Machine
Chemical Elements in Carbohydrates
1.Carbon2.Hydrogen3.Oxygen
Function Of Carbohydrates
1. To provide energy (most important function)
2. Provide bulk in the diet3. Provide dietary fiber4. Assist in the metabolism of fats5. Spare protein for tissue
maintenance
Forms• Simple• Complex• Dietary Fibers
SimpleAKA: Sugars
ClassificationsMonosaccharidesDisaccharides
Characteristics• Water Soluble• Occur naturally (fruits, milk, honey)• Occur as refined sugars and syrups
ComplexAKA Starches
Classifications1.Starches2.Cellulose3.Fibers
Characteristicsa.Insolubleb.Polysaccharidesc.Found in plants, seeds, roots,&
tubers
Dietary FiberAKA Fiber
Classifications1. Soluble2.Insoluble
Charactersticsa. Indigestibleb. Provide no caloriesc. Found only in plant products
Advantages of Complex over Simple Carbohydrates
1. Gives a Feeling of Fullness2. Takes Longer to Digest3.Adds fiber to the Diet4. Contains many other nutrients5. Does not promote tooth decay6. Reduced spikes in blood sugar levels
Fruit Honey Milk Juices (100% and cocktails) Alcohol Syrups Cakes, cookies, candies Soda Added to many refined foods
Cereal Grains (wheat, oats, rice, etc)
Pasta Breads Legumes Vegetables Potatoes Anything made with flour
Vegetables Whole Grains Fruits Bran Flax Legumes
50- 60 %Recommended
This is disputable
They make you Fatmore fattening than protein
They cause diabetes
Energy Value
4 caloriesPer gram
Fiber has 0 calories