Nutrients Objective 1: Describe the functions of the simple and
complex carbohydrates Objective 1: Describe the functions of the
simple and complex carbohydrates Objective 2: Describe the
relationship between glucose and glycogen Objective 2: Describe the
relationship between glucose and glycogen Objective 3: Identify
some of the benefits of fiber Objective 3: Identify some of the
benefits of fiber
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What is a Carbohydrate? Carbohydrates (Carbs)- The starches and
sugars present in foods. Carbohydrates (Carbs)- The starches and
sugars present in foods. Made up of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen
Made up of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen Carbs provide, 4 calories
per 1 gram Carbs provide, 4 calories per 1 gram
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Carbohydrates Your body uses the energy from the carbs
everyday, for every task. Your body uses the energy from the carbs
everyday, for every task. 55-60% of your daily calories should come
from complex carbs. 55-60% of your daily calories should come from
complex carbs. Depending on their chemical make-up there are 2
types; Depending on their chemical make-up there are 2 types;
Simple Simple Complex Complex
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Simple Carbohydrates What are simple carbohydrates? What are
simple carbohydrates? Also know as EMPTY CALORIES Also know as
EMPTY CALORIES Sugars; fructose and lactose Sugars; fructose and
lactose Found primarily in fruit and milk Found primarily in fruit
and milk Most familiar; Sucrose Most familiar; Sucrose Found
naturally; plants Found naturally; plants Refined to make table
sugar Refined to make table sugar Sucrose is also added to
manufactured foods Sucrose is also added to manufactured foods
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Complex Carbohydrates What are complex carbohydrates? What are
complex carbohydrates? Starches Starches Found primarily in; whole
grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and tubers (root veggies) Found
primarily in; whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and tubers (root
veggies) Did you know? Did you know? Your body must break down
complex carbs to simple carbs before it can use them for energy
Your body must break down complex carbs to simple carbs before it
can use them for energy
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Complex Carbohydrates
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The Role Of Carbohydrates Your body converts all carbs to
Glucose Your body converts all carbs to Glucose A simple sugar
thats the main source of energy for our bodies A simple sugar thats
the main source of energy for our bodies The glucose that is not
used is stored in the liver and muscles as a starch-like substance
called; glycogen. The glucose that is not used is stored in the
liver and muscles as a starch-like substance called; glycogen. When
your body needs more energy the glycogen is converted back to
glucose. When your body needs more energy the glycogen is converted
back to glucose. Excess carbs taken in and not used are converted
to body fat Excess carbs taken in and not used are converted to
body fat
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Diabetes The pancreas makes the right amount of insulin to move
glucose out from the blood to the cells. The pancreas makes the
right amount of insulin to move glucose out from the blood to the
cells. Type 1: The Pancreas does not make insulin because the bodys
immune system has destroyed them Type 1: The Pancreas does not make
insulin because the bodys immune system has destroyed them Type 2:
Over time, the body loses the ability to create enough insulin in
response to meals. Type 2: Over time, the body loses the ability to
create enough insulin in response to meals.
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Fiber, What is it? What does it do? Is an indigestible complex
carbohydrate that is found in tough, stringy parts of vegetables,
fruits and whole grains. Is an indigestible complex carbohydrate
that is found in tough, stringy parts of vegetables, fruits and
whole grains. Fiber helps move waste through the digestive system
and helps prevent against constipation. Fiber helps move waste
through the digestive system and helps prevent against
constipation. Why fiber reduces the risk of early death is unclear.
Perhaps it's because fiber lowers levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol,
improves blood glucose levels, reduces inflammation, and binds to
potential cancer-causing agents, helping to flush them out of the
body, says lead author Yikyung Park, a staff scientist at the
National Cancer Institute. (article from us news.com) Why fiber
reduces the risk of early death is unclear. Perhaps it's because
fiber lowers levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol, improves blood
glucose levels, reduces inflammation, and binds to potential
cancer-causing agents, helping to flush them out of the body, says
lead author Yikyung Park, a staff scientist at the National Cancer
Institute. (article from us news.com)lowers levels of "bad" LDL
cholesterollowers levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol
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Fiber Did you know? Did you know? That if you eat enough fiber
throughout your life, it can help prevent against heart disease!
That if you eat enough fiber throughout your life, it can help
prevent against heart disease! It can also help control diabetes by
reducing your blood glucose levels It can also help control
diabetes by reducing your blood glucose levels Eat between 20-35
grams of fiber a day! Eat between 20-35 grams of fiber a day!
Sources Fruit Vegetables w/edible skins Whole grains Bran, cereal,
oatmeal, brown rice
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How to get the Proper amount of Fiber Start your day with a
whole grain breakfast cereal; Oatmeal! Start your day with a whole
grain breakfast cereal; Oatmeal! Choose whole fruit instead of
fruit juice Choose whole fruit instead of fruit juice Eat 5
servings of fruit and vegetables a day! Eat 5 servings of fruit and
vegetables a day! Select high-fiber snacks Select high-fiber snacks
Popcorn (no butter), raw veggies, nuts, apples, pears, peaches,
plums (edible skin) Popcorn (no butter), raw veggies, nuts, apples,
pears, peaches, plums (edible skin)