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CARBOHYDRATESChapter 6
Textbook Page 76
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I. WHAT ARE CARBOHYDRATES?
A. The body’s main source of energyB. They come from plant foods including fruits,
vegetables grains and beans. C. There are three types of carbs
1. sugars- are a simple carb that supplies energy2. Starch- is a complex carb because it is made up
of a group of sugar moleculesa. Therefore, it takes longer to burn energy from starch
3. Dietary fiber- is plant material that cannot be digested
a. Is essential for good healthb. Works to clean out the digestive & circulatory system
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II. CARBOHYDRATES IN FOOD
A. Natural Sugars1. Fruits & vegetables taste sweet because they
contain natural sugars
B. Added Sugars1. sugar is extracted from plants and used to sweeten foods
a. Examples= honey, corn syrup, sugar cane
C. Starches in Food1. peas, corn, beans and potatoes are examples of foods containing starch
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III. THE NEED FOR CARBOHYDRATES
A. Carbs power all your activities from breathing to thinking to running.1. get 45-65% of daily calories from carbs2. healthy choices include:a. Complex carbs (ex.= whole grain starches)b. Natural sugars (fruit & vegetables)
B. Low Carb Diets1. Too few carbs will force your body to burn fat & protein for energy2. Other effects include-
a. Higher blood cholesterolb. Kidney stonesc. Mineral loss in bones
C. Too Many Simple Carbs (Sugars)1. may result in weight gain, diabetes & heart disease
D. How much sugar should you eat? 1. only 10 tsp per/day of added sugarsa. 1 tsp of sugar = 15 calories