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Carbohydrates. By (Your Name). What is it?. Carbohydrates are sugar. . Functions. Provide Energy Provide energy for daily activity Provide energy to allow proper organ function Provide the energy of life. Types of Carbohydrates. There are two types of carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates By (Your Name)
What is it? • Carbohydrates are sugar.
Functions • Provide Energy • Provide energy for daily activity • Provide energy to allow proper organ function • Provide the energy of life
Types of Carbohydrates • There are two types of carbohydrates • Simple Carbohydrates • Consist of monosaccharides, the most basic unit of a carbohydrate. • Simple sugars • Complex Carbohydrates • Consist of polysaccharides • Starches (Gavin, 2008)
Examples • Simple carbohydrates • Refined sugars • Fruit • Milk. • Complex carbohydrates • Grain products (Gavin, 2008)
Body’s Need • Major source of energy • Varying length of energy
Digestion • Eating • Mouth • Small Intestine • Absorption
Benefits • Energy, energy, energy!
Healthy Choices • The best choices • Whole grains • Vegetables • Fruits • Beans (2009)
Carbohydrate Disorders • Many disorders from lack/abundance of carbohydrates. • Examples: • Lactose intolerance • Diabetes • Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia • Hypoglycemia = low blood glucose (sugar) • Symptoms • Shakiness • Dizziness • Sweating • Hunger • Headache • Pale skin color • Sudden moodiness or behavior changes, such as crying for no apparent reason • Clumsy or jerky movements • Seizure • Difficulty paying attention, or confusion • Tingling sensations around the mouth • When in doubt, treat.
References • (2009). The Nutrition Source Carbohydrates. Retrieved January 21, 2009, from Carbohydrates: What Should You Eat? Web site: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/ • (2008). Hypoglycemia. Retrieved January 21, 2009, from American Diabetes Association Web site: http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes/hypoglycemia.jsp • Gavin, Mary (2008). Learning About Carbohydrates. Retrieved January 21, 2009, from Kids Health Web site: http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html