Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for the body, similar to how gasoline fuels a car. Foods high in carbohydrates break down into glucose that enters the bloodstream, which can be dangerous if too much enters too quickly. A balanced diet provides not only carbohydrates but also fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water for proper nutrition and fueling of the body.

1. Fuel for your body

2. What do you put in a car to make it go?

3. How do you ‘fuel’ your body to make it move?

4. Food! Carbohydrates are your main source of fuel
or energy for your body

6. What happens when you go to fast in a car?
Foods too high in carbohydrates may enter too much glucose
into the blood too quickly which can be dangerous

7. 1 small fries, 6 nuggets
= 45gm
1/2 cup of pasta
= 20gm
Which of these foods has more carbohydrate?

8. Which of these foods has more carbohydrate?
1 doughnut = 20gm 1 apple = 10gm

9. What else do these foods have?
Too much salt and fat

10. Carbohydrates are not the only thing our body needs
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Water