Carbohydrates
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Made from atoms of carbon (C),
hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O)
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Examples are starch, glycogen (stored
form of glucose) and sugars
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Carbohydrates are the body’s primary
source of
energy.
Carbohydrates are produced in
nature by plants in a process
called
Photosynthesis
Carbohydrates are broken
down in the body in a
process called
Cellular Respiration
Types of Sugars
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Monosaccharides (simple sugars) =
glucose, fructose and galactose
Types of Sugars
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Disaccharides (2 monosaccharides
bound together) = Sucrose and lactose
Sugar Cane
Sugar Beets
Types of Sugars
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Polysaccharides (Complex
carbohydrates) = starch, cellulose, and
glycogen
Animal starch
Storage
molecules for
plants
Plant support
Sources of carbohydrates
Desserts (Cookies and cakes)
 Fruits
 Breads
 Pasta
 Potatoes
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