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CARBOHYDRATESCARBOHYDRATES
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The main function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.
Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram
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CarbsProteinFats
45-65% of our food should come from carbohydrates.
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If we eat more carbohydrates than are needed for energy, the extra is stored in the liver or in the tissues as fat.
Two Types of Two Types of CarbohydratesCarbohydratesSIMPLE COMPLEX
Simple CarbohydratesSimple Carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates are quick energy sources.
They come from sugar. They do not usually supply any
other nutrients or fiber.
Examples of Simple Examples of Simple CarbohydratesCarbohydrates1. Soft Drinks2. Cookies3. Jam4. Honey5. Syrup6. Sugar Candy
Complex Complex CarbohydratesCarbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates break down into simple sugars in the digestion process. This process is what gives us longer lasting energy
Complex Complex CarbohydratesCarbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates come from starchy foods such as whole grains, flour, seeds, nuts, vegetables and fruits.
Examples of Complex Examples of Complex CarbohyratesCarbohyrates1. Rice2. Pasta3. Oatmeal4. Breads5. Potatoes and Corn6. Some Cereals
Some carbohydrates come from fruits and vegetables
It is recommended that you make half your plate fruits and vegetables
Most carbohydrates fall under the grain group
It is recommended that you make half your grains whole grains
Grain FactsGrain Facts A. The edible seeds of certain grasses are called
GRAINS.
B. Grains are a STAPLE FOOD because of their good keeping quality, high energy, and low cost.
C. When grains are milled the many of the nutrients are lost.
D. Enriched grain products have had the vitamins and
minerals replaced. (Thiamin,, Niacin, Riboflavin and Iron)
GrainsGrains
Types of grains Foods made of grains
WheatOatsRiceCornBarleyRye
BreadCerealRicePastaWhole Grains
1 serving =1 oz.1 serving =1 oz.6 oz. daily is recommended6 oz. daily is recommended
1 slice of bread1 cup of cereal½ cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta½ a Bagel
Examples of 1 oz. servings
Nutrients Found in the Grain Nutrients Found in the Grain GroupGroup
FatComplex CarbohydratesB vitamins (Riboflavin, Niacin,
Thiamin)Incomplete Protein
3 parts of a wheat kernel3 parts of a wheat kernelEndosperm: starch, protein
Germ: Unsaturated fatty acis, B vitamins, Vitamin E, Iron, Zinc
Bran: Fiber, vitamins, minerals
Carbohydrates IncludeCarbohydrates Include
Glucose or blood sugar is the basic source of energy for all living things.
Sucrose or table sugar is made from sugar beets or sugar cane.
Fructose is sugar found in fruit, honey and vegetables.
Maltose is grain starch broken down into sugar.
Lactose is milk sugar.
How do you know if a How do you know if a food has added sugar?food has added sugar?
Check out the Food Label:Check out the Food Label:
Total Carbohydrate (g): Dietary Total Carbohydrate (g): Dietary Fiber,Fiber,
Sugars, Other Carbohydrates Sugars, Other Carbohydrates (Complex)(Complex)
List of ingredients: sugar, juice, List of ingredients: sugar, juice, molasses, molasses, honey, maple honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, syrup, corn syrup, malted malted corn sweetener, maltcorn sweetener, maltoseose, , fructfructoseose, lact, lactoseose, gluc, glucoseose, dextr, dextroseose, etc., etc.