PPT-Chapter 9 – The Complex Carbohydrates

Starches Cellulose Gums and Pectins Starches most abundant complex carbohydrate in diet Composed of glucose Main dietary source in US is wheat flour Natures reserve carbohydrate supply. 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.. Ch. 9 A. Types of complex carbohydrates. Starches. Cellulose. Gums . Pectins. others. Starches. Polymers of sugar. Most abundant complex carb in the diet. Most have 100 to several 1000 . glucose. units in chains. What are the Essential Nutrients?. Proteins. . Carbohydrates. . . Fats. . . Vitamins. . . Minerals. . . Water. Protein . Amino Acids: organic compounds that combine to form PROTEINS. 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,. Carbohydrates. Bonds of Carbo. n (C) . & Water (H20). Functions:. Provide energy (#1 form). Assists in digestion/metabolism/oxidation of fat. Excess carbs are stored in liver or converted to fat for later use . Nutrients are substances found in food that are essential for . growth. and . energy. . . There are . SIX. basic essential nutrients:. Carbohydrates. Fat. Protein. Vitamins. Minerals. Water. Six Essential Nutrients. Carbohydrates are the basic nutrients that supply the body with the energy needed to sustain normal activity.. What do Carbohydrates do????. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body . 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.. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates serve a variety of functions E nergy storage and food Structure and support Lubrication Protection Recognition and signaling Component of nucleotides starch mucin (glycoprotein) :. 1. . Describe . the function . and . . . sources . of carbohydrate.. 2. Give . tips for selecting . . . healthful . carbs.. I. . What is carbohydrate?. Carbohydrates are nutrients made of . In the meantime, please check the following:. Ensure your computer speakers are on and the volume is up. Ensure you have your camera on and your microphone switched off. Click the Q&A button to ask us any questions. College Athletes. What is Nutrition. Obtaining . the food necessary for health and growth. .. Branch . of science that deals with . nutrients. Three Marco-Nutrients. Two Micro-Nutrients. Why is Nutrition Important. Did you read the assigned chapter before coming to class?. Did you make appropriate notes?. Did you try the Assess Your Knowledge at the beginning of the chapter and the Vocabulary Challenge at the end?. 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.