SCI241 Nutrition April Adams

Sugars supply our bodies with energy They are organic They consist of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen Are very vital to our bodies metabolism

SIMPLE CARBS COMPLEX CARBS

Sugars are the simplest. Monosaccharide s are

glucose, fructose and galactose.

Glucose is the most important for the body

Made up of simple sugars linked together by chains

Length of the chain affects how carbs function in our bodies

Starches and fibers together make up complex carbs

•Reduces risk of chronic bowel disorders•Reduces risk of colon cancer•Reduces risk of Diabetes•Reduces risk of Heart Disease

Carbs are the energy our bodies need There are two types of carbs: simple

and complex Not all carbs are the same Eating whole foods and avoiding

refined foods is key to maintaining good health

Grosvenor, M. B., & Smolin, L. A. (2006). Nutrition: Everyday

choices. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.

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