Carbohydrates
The simple Sugar and
not so simple Starch
Carbohydrates
1. We get most of our carbohydrates from
the GRAINS group.
2. FRUITS and VEGETABLES are also a
good source of carbohydrates.
3. Almost all of our carbohydrates come
from PLANT food sources.
The main function of carbohydrates is to
PROVIDE ENERGY.
1 gram of 4 calories of energy
Carbohydrates
4. If we eat more
carbs than our
bodies need for
energy, they get
stored as FAT
The 2 types of Carbohydrates
a) SIMPLE CARBS = Natural & Refined
SUGARS
a) COMPLEX CARBS = STARCHES
Complex starches will BREAK DOWN
into simple sugars.
Simple Sugars/Carbohydrates
Simple sugars/carbohydrates are
quick energy sources. They come
from sugar.
– Natural Sugars = Fruits & dairy
– Refined Sugars = processed sugars
SIMPLE SUGARS
Food Sources:
9. List the different types of sugars and their
food sources:
Complex Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates
supply longer lasting energy,
as well as other nutrients and
fiber that the body needs.
They are a better choice.
Complex Starch/ Carbohydrates
Complex starch/carbohydrates come from
starchy foods.
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whole grains
Flour
Seeds
nuts
vegetables
COMPLEX STARCHES
Food Sources:
Carbohydrate Foods
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carrots
chocolate
chicken wings
yogurt
biscuits
Sugar cookies
steak
apples
beans
potatoes
rice
spinach
nuts
peas
milk
BBQ ribs
Diet coke
crackers
pasta
Muffins
broccoli
Ice cream
Snickers
syrup
carrots
chocolate
chicken wings
yogurt
rice
crackers
biscuits
spinach
pasta
Sugar cookies
nuts
Muffins
steak
peas
broccoli
apples
milk
Ice cream
beans
BBQ ribs
Snickers
potatoes
Diet coke
syrup