PPT-Introduction to Carbohydrates

Dr Shaimaa Munther Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the most abundant organic molecules in nature Organic compounds containing C H and O The empiric formula for many of the simpler carbohydrates is CH2On hence the name hydrate of carbon. Simple and Complex. Carbohydrates. Function-Energy Source. Carbohydrates are the body’s MAIN . source of energy. .. Carbohydrates. It is important that we ingest the “best” form of carbohydrates for our energy needs.. Project by. : K.A.M.I.K.. Function. Carbohydrates are also knows as saccharides, which comes from the Greek word . sákkharon. meaning “sugar”. Carbohydrates serve a number of different purposes in living organisms, but their main function is to store energy. Carbohydrates also serve as structural components, such as cellulose in plants. What are the three types of carbohydrates?. Carbohydrate Warm Ups. 3. What are two other common names for fiber?. 4. When a product claims that it is ‘whole wheat’ how many parts of the kernel are used? One two or three. The three most widely used grains in the U.S are:. Wheat. Corn . rice. The seven types of cereal grain are:. Wheat. Corn Rice. Oats. Rye. Buckwheat. Barley. The most widely used cereal grain is:. Wheat. Objectives:. To explain . the requirements of a balanced . diet. To explain . the importance, and use, of macro nutrients (carbohydrates,. fats and protein. ). for personal health and wellbeing, and maintaining a healthy,. In order to survive, the human body needs the nutrients found in food. These nutrients, which perform a number of life-sustaining functions in the body, are divided into 6 main categories: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. Each has a unique function in the normal growth and repair of the body.. – polyhydroxyaldehydes or polyhydroxy-ketones of formula (CH. 2. O). n. , or compounds that can be hydrolyzed to them. (aka sugars or saccharides). Monosaccharides . – carbohydrates that cannot be hydrolyzed to simpler carbohydrates; eg. Glucose or fructose.. Human Nutrition. The role of carbohydrates in nutrition. The major dietary carbohydrates. Class (DP*). Subgroup. Components. Sugars.  (1–2). Monosaccharides. Glucose, . galactose. , fructose, xylose. :. 1. . Describe . the function . and . . . sources . of carbohydrate.. 2. Give . tips for selecting . . . healthful . carbs.. I. . What is carbohydrate?. Carbohydrates are nutrients made of . Carbohydrates. Are the most common type of organic compound. Examples: Starch or sugar. Is used to store energy. Are built in repeating units to make a larger molecule. Contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Most important source of energy for your body.. Converted to glucose by the body to use for energy. Extra is stored in the muscles and liver for later use.. Types. Simple- endosperm only . Whole- contains all three components- bran, germ and endosperm. functional properties in . food products . Carbohydrates . in food. Many foods contain some . carbohydrates, . but the amounts of sugars, starch and fibre . differ.. Sugars . are naturally present in foods such as . 3rd Class, 1st Semester / 2023. By:. Ph Faten Essam . MSc pharmacy science . Carbohydrates . C. lass of naturally occurring compounds . which . are of . great importance to human beings because is a key source of energy used by living things. They are major part of our diet, providing 60-70% of total energy required by the body. Also serve as extracellular structural elements as in cell wall of bacteria and plant. . Presented . by. Ms. . P. . . H. . Giri. Department . of . Microbiology. Deogiri . College, Aurangabad. B.Sc. F. Y.. Semester II. Paper No. V. Basic Biochemistry. Unit 1 carbohydrates. Ms. . Priyanka.