PPT-Chapter 14: Carbohydrates

Simple Sugars have the formula C n H 2 O n and were once thought to be hydrates of Carbon The Carbon cycle 6CO 2 6H 2 O energy C 6 H 12. 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. Describe how the body uses . carbohydrates. Distinguish between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates -. list . examples of . foods . Explain the importance of fiber in the diet and identify the differences between insoluble and soluble . 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, 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. Larry Emme . Chemeketa Community College. Chapter Outline. Monosaccharides. Fischer Projections. Haworth Structures. Diasaccharides. Polysaccharides. 3. Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates. Chapter . 15. Carbohydrates. Chapter 15 Carbohydrates. Diabetes nurses help . patients. learn . to monitor their medication and blood sugar levels.. look for symptoms like diabetic nerve damage and vision loss.. 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) Chapter 2 Carbohydrates Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lesson 2.1: Carbohydrates: Energy Source, Their Structures, Role as Fiber Carbohydrate foods provide practical energy sources because of their availability, relatively low cost, and storage capability. :. 1. . Describe . the function . and . . . sources . of carbohydrate.. 2. Give . tips for selecting . . . healthful . carbs.. I. . What is carbohydrate?. Carbohydrates are nutrients made of . 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. *. 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. . 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. SIMPLE & COMPLEX.. They are called carbohydrates because, at the chemical level, they contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.. Unlike essential amino acids and fatty acids, there are no essential carbohydrates. This means we can obtain everything we need nutritionally from other food sources, so carbs are not necessary to maintain life..