PPT-Carbohydrates Q uick energy!!

What elements are carbs composed of Carbon C Hydrogen H OxygenO In a ratio of C H O 1 2 1 Example Glucose C 6 H 12 O 6 6 1 . 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. 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. One of the three macro-nutrients. The main nutrient in grain products. Provides much of the fuel that keeps the body going. Carbohydrates. The body’s most preferred source of energy. 4 calories/gram. 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:. Starches, Cellulose, Gums. and Pectins. Starches. – . most abundant complex carbohydrate in diet.. Composed of glucose . Main dietary source in U.S. is wheat flour. Nature’s reserve carbohydrate supply. Polymers end in –OSE (polymers of sugars or saccharide). Plants store: STARCH. Animals store: GLYCOGEN. Structure material for plants CELLULOSE and CITIN. Polar: dissolve in water. Carbohydrates . 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) 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 . *. Most people are familiar with carbohydrates, one type of macromolecule, especially when it comes to what we eat. . *. To lose weight, some individuals adhere to “low-carb” diets. Athletes, in contrast, often “carb-load” before important competitions to ensure that they have enough energy to compete at a high level. . 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 .