PPT-Simple Carbohydrates

Sugar Food Science Ms McGrath All About Sugar Natural part of many foods Have a sweet taste Foods with naturally occurring sugars often contain other nutrients as well Sugars can be extracted from plants and used to sweeten foods such as candy soft drinks and baked products. Specific Carbohydrate. . Diet. Shands at UF. What are Carbohydrates?. You’ve probably heard a number of confusing. and conflicting statements about carbohydrates.. This is, in part, due to the fact that the term carbohydrate is used for a whole variety of foods that are not very much alike.. Complex and Simple. What’s the difference. Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates provide much of the fuel that keeps the body going.. Carbohydrates are the body’s most preferred source of energy. They make up the largest volume of our daily food. (60% of our food should be from Carbohydrates). 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.. Chapter 8. Food chemistry. Macro ( major) nutrients. Carbohydrates. Fat. Protein. Water. Micro (minor) nutrients. Organic acids. Pigments and colorants. Vitamins and minerals. Macronutrients: Carbohydrates. Specific Carbohydrate. . Diet. Shands at UF. What are Carbohydrates?. You’ve probably heard a number of confusing. and conflicting statements about carbohydrates.. This is, in part, due to the fact that the term carbohydrate is used for a whole variety of foods that are not very much alike.. 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. 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.. Starches: Complex Carbohydrates. Dietary . Fiber. Copyright. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. . These Materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions:. The element Carbon is found in most living organisms.. The study of carbon based molecules is known as Organic Chemistry.. Other key elements in cells are:. Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Sulfur. 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) 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.