3. CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are one of the main types of
nutrients.
They are the most important source of energy for
your body. Its function is to provide energy for
daily activity, to allow proper organ function, and
energy of life.
There are two types of carbohydrates;
the simple carbohydrates and
complex carbohydrates.

4. Types of Carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates include sugars found naturally in
foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk, and milk products.
They also include sugars added during food processing
and refining.
In comparison to complex carbohydrates, simple
carbohydrates are digested by the body more quickly,
because they have a very simple chemical structure.
There are two types of simple carbohydrates:
monosaccharides and disaccharides.

5. TWO TYPES:
Monosaccharides - consist
of only one sugar,
and examples include:
Fructose
Is sugar from fruit and like
glucose it is naturally found in
fruits and vegetables
Glucose
Chief Source of Energy for
the Human body
Glucose is found naturally
in fruits and vegetables

6. TWO TYPES:
Disaccharides consist of two
chemically-linked
monosaccharides, and they
come in the form of lactose and
sucrose.
 Lactose - is the sugar that you
found in milk products
Sucrose – is just table sugar. It
is a double molecule containing
one molecule fructose and 1
molecule glucose. It’s generally
created by processing and refining
sugarcane

7. Types of Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates include whole grain
breads and cereals, starchy vegetables and
legumes. Many of the complex carbohydrates are
good sources of fiber. They take a little longer to
digest, and they don't raise the sugar levels in
the blood as quickly as simple carbohydrates.
Complex carbohydrates act as the body's fuel,
and they contribute significantly to energy
production.
Starch – a type of complex carbohydrate. Main
sources of starch is wheat, rice, corn, potatoes,
and any foods that are made from those.

8. Types of Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates have a higher nutritional value
than simple carbohydrates. The consumption of simple
carbohydrates is not recommended, especially for
diabetics.

9. Carbohydrate Disorders
Many disorders from lack/abundance of
carbohydrates.
Examples:
Diabetes
Hypoglycemia - low blood glucose (sugar)

10. “Sugar is not bad, it’s the energy source of our body,
fats aren’t bad, proteins aren’t bad, vitamins and
minerals aren’t bad. What’s bad is you get an
imbalance of nutrients.”

11. THANK YOU
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