1. CARBOHYDRATES
Show ME THE ENERGY
By Valerie Shaw

2. CARBOHYDRATES
1. Carbohydrates give the body energy. They are the best source of fuel for the body.

3. CARBOHYDRATES
% of our food should come from carbohydrates.

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

5. Two Types of Carbohydrates
SIMPLE
COMPLEX

6. Simple Carbohydrates 1. Simple carbohydrates are quick energy sources.
2.They come from sugar.
3. They do not usually supply any other nutrients or fiber.

7. Examples of Simple Carbohydrates
1. Soft Drinks
2. Cookies
3. Jam
4. Honey
5. Syrup
6. Sugar Candy

8. Complex Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates supply longer lasting energy
2. Are known as starches
3. Provide our body with carbs and other nutrients and fiber that the body needs. They are a better choice.

9. Complex Carbohydrates
4. Complex carbohydrates come from starchy foods such as whole grains, flour, seeds, nuts, vegetables and fruits.

10. Examples of Complex Carbohyrates
1. Rice
2. Pasta
3. Oatmeal
4. Breads
5. Potatoes and Corn
6. Some Cereals

11. 4. Carbohydrate foods are grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes and sugar.

12. Simple Sugars
Glucose or blood sugar is the basic source of energy for all living things.
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. 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 . . .

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