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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates. By Miguel and JORG. Function. Along with protein and fats, Carbohydrates supply the body with energy. Carbs are also used for energy storage (glycogen) Component of cell membranes Synthesize DNA and RNA. Food Sources. Carbohydrates can be gained from: Vegetables Fruit

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Carbohydrates

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  1. Carbohydrates By Miguel and JORG

  2. Function • Along with protein and fats, Carbohydrates supply the body with energy. • Carbs are also used for energy storage (glycogen) • Component of cell membranes • Synthesize DNA and RNA

  3. Food Sources • Carbohydrates can be gained from: • Vegetables • Fruit • Dairy products • Root crops • Cereals • Sweeteners • pulses

  4. Chemical composition • (CH20)n • n determines the number of molecules • Monosaccharide (1) • Disaccharide (2) • Polysaccharide (3 and greater)

  5. Essential/Non-essential elements Carbohydrates are composed of: • Oxygen • Hydrogen • Carbon ALL elements are utilised and essential to the body in various ways.

  6. Varieties of the Nutrient • Carbs can occur in three forms • Monosaccharide's • Glucose • Disaccharide’s • Sucrose • Polysaccharide’s • Amylose (starch)

  7. What is the daily recommended intake (RDI)? • Your body needs from 40-50% of calories from carbohydrates, going lower than those numbers is not good for your health. • A balanced diet for an average adult includes 310 grams of carbohydrates a day.

  8. Other useful info: • Low-carb diets can be options for people who want to lose weight, however if this is not balanced then it can be dangerous to one’s health. • Good vs. Bad: • Good: nuts, beans, whole grains. • Bad: cookies, white bread, cake. • If imbalanced, can lead to mood swings and frequent irritations.

  9. Quiz! 1. Name all of the essential elements in Carbohydrates? Answer: Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon 2. Name the three main different forms of Carbohydrates? Answer: Monosaccharide's, disaccharides, polysaccharides 3. Outline two functions of Carbohydrates? Answer: synthesize DNA/RNA, Energy/storage, cell membrane. 4. Name an example of a bad carbohydrate? Answers: cake, cookies, white bread. 5. How many grams of carbohydrates should you have each day? Answer: 310 grams. 6. What can an imbalanced carb diet lead to? Answers: mood swings or frequent irritations.

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