Sam, please note that your title slide should have your name, project name, date, class name, and instructor name. I do like your slide as it is catchy to the eye but just have the other information first. Thanks much.
Introduction to Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates consist of:
Sugar
Starches
Fiber
belliott
Opening statement was very well done and would be excellent in use with an audience.Excellent notation on carbohydrates and the general structure behind them. Glucose is the primary cellular energy source that we use every second of every day.
Simple Carbohydrates
Monosaccharideo Glucoseo Fructoseo Galactose
Disaccharide
Complex Carbohydrates
Oligosaccharides Polysaccharides
Sugar ~ Starch ~ Fiber
belliott
Very good breakdown of what the differences are between simple and complex carbohydrates.
Sugar Digestion and Absorption
Mouth
Pancreas
Small Intestine
Liver
Salivary Amylase
Pancreatic Amylases
Small Intestine Enzymes
Insulin
belliott
Great level of detail in how carbohydrates especially sugar is broken down into the body. Just so you know pancreatic enzymes like amylase bare the brunt of this work. Good points!
Carbohydrate Benefits
Carbohydrates provide energy!
Diets high in complex carbohydrates may reduce the risk of:
Chronic Bowel Dysfunction
Colon Cancer
Diabetes
Heart disease
belliott
Very detailed explanation of healthy sources as carbs provide the most powerful source of energy and truly can only happen with quality foods. Great job.
Carbohydrate Rich Foods
Whole-Grain Foods
Fruits
Vegetables
Milk Products
Diabetes
Affects about 16 million Americans
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Carbohydrates
• Is the body’s main source of energy
• Provides many health benefits
• Can help prevent some diseases and dysfunctions
• Can be found in many foods
belliott
Excellent breakdown of the Diabetes disorder. This is a complex and highly involved disorder that can be fatal if left untreated. Thanks for sharing!A very concise presentation that hit on all questions asked.Very nicely done on the conclusion summarizing all points.
References
Merki, M. B. (1999). Teen Health. : Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Smolin, L. A., & Grosvenor, M. B. (2005). Nutrition:
