1. CARBOHYDRATES The simple Sugar and not so simple Starch

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3. CARBOHYDRATES 1. Carbohydrates are the body’s most preferred source of energy. They are the best source of fuel for the body.

4. CARBOHYDRATES 2. 45-65% of our food should come from carbohydrates.

5. CARBOHYDRATES If we eat more carbohydrates than are needed for energy, the extra is stored in the liver or in the tissues as fat.

6. 2. Carbohydrate foods are grains, like flour, cereal, pasta and potatoes and other vegetables.

7. They are also in sugar, contained in fruits, syrups, honey and candy.

8. 4. Carbohydrates come mainly from plant sources. Although milk and some milk products contain some carbohydrates.

9. 5. There are two types of carbohydrates Simple which are mainly sugar Complex which are mainly starch

10. 6. Simple Carbohydrates Provide quick energy, but they do not usually supply any other nutrients or fiber.

11. Simple Sugars 7. Glucose or blood sugar is the basic source of energy for all living things. It is the major kind of simple sugar. It occurs naturally in some fruits and vegetables and is also produced in the body by breaking down other foods into glucose.

12. 8. Other simple sugars include: Sucrose or table sugar is made from sugar beets or sugar cane. Fructose is sugar found in fruit, honey and vegetables. Maltose is grain starch broken down into sugar. Lactose is milk sugar.

13. Complex Carbohydrates 9. Complex carbohydrates supply longer lasting energy, as well as other nutrients and fiber that the body needs. They are a better choice.

14. Complex Carbohydrates 10. provide the body with longer sustained energy because they take longer to break down.

15. Complex Carbohydrates 11. Complex carbohydrates come from starchy plant foods such as whole grains, flour, potatoes, and vegetables.

16. How do you know if a food has added sugar? Check out the Food Label: Check out the Food Label: Total Carbohydrate (g): Dietary Fiber, Sugars, Other Carbohydrates (Complex) Sugars, Other Carbohydrates (Complex) List of ingredients: sugar, juice, molasses, honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, malted corn sweetener, maltose, fructose, lactose, glucose, dextrose, etc.

18. Recommendations: Eat less foods with added sugar. Choose fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains more often. Eat beans several times a week. Brush teeth after eating foods with sugar and starch. SO...

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