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Carbohydrates: Your Body's Energy Source

Learn about the main types of carbohydrates - sugars, starches, and fiber. Discover sources of simple and complex carbohydrates, their roles in the body, and how to optimize performance through proper carbohydrate consumption.

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Carbohydrates: Your Body's Energy Source

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  1. Carbohydrates FN 401 Revised 11/22/2011

  2. Carbohydrates • They are the body’s MAIN source of energy. • 3 main types of Carbohydrates • Sugars • Starches • Fiber

  3. Simple Carbohydrates • Sugars are sometimes called simple carbohydrates. • Simple carbohydrates include six types of sugars. • Glucose is form of sugar carried through the bloodstream for energy use throughout the body. (Blood sugar) • Fructose is the sweetest of all sugars. (Fruit sugar)

  4. Galactose, is found attached to glucose to form the sugar in milk. • Sucrose is ordinary table sugar. • Lactose, the milk of mammals contains lactose or proteins for growth and maintenance instead of energy.

  5. Sources of Simple Carbohydrates • Foods high in simple carbohydrates include sugars, syrups, soft drinks, jams, jellies, candies and other sweets.

  6. Complex Carbohydrates • They provide the MAIN source of fiber for the body. • For higher performance consume 3 hours before competition. • 2 sources of Complex Carbohydrates • Fiber • Starch

  7. Sources of Complex Carbohydrate Starch • Breads – Whole Wheat • Cereals • Pasta products • Rice • Some Vegetables: corn, potatoes, dry beans and peas.

  8. Fiber – Complex Carbohydrate • Functions performed by fiber are linked to the prevention of heart disease and some types of cancer. • This helps to lower cholesterol. • Fiber stimulates the action of the muscles in the digestive tract, helping speed food through the body.

  9. Sources of Complex Carbohydrate Fiber • Whole wheat bread • Whole grain cereal products • Fresh Fruit • Fresh Vegetables

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