Access Millions of academic & study documents

Sci 241 WK3 - week+3+Assignment+-+Carbs

Content type
User Generated
Type
Homework
Showing Page:
1/11

Sign up to view the full document!

lock_open Sign Up
Showing Page:
2/11

Sign up to view the full document!

lock_open Sign Up
Showing Page:
3/11

Sign up to view the full document!

lock_open Sign Up
End of Preview - Want to read all 11 pages?
Access Now
Unformatted Attachment Preview
Carbohydrates SCI / 241 – Nutrition Clay LaSalle Introduction  What are Carbohydrates?  What are the differences among Simple and Complex Carbohydrates.  How does the body break down and use them?  Why are they so important?  Disorders related to Carbohydrates. What are Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are the Main Source of Energy for the Human Body. Foods containing Carbohydrates are an Important Part of a Well-Balanced Diet Carbohydrate Basics Carbohydrates come in the form of Sugars, Starches, and Fibers. These forms are broken down into two categories: Simple Carbohydrates Complex Carbohydrates What is the Difference? Simple Carbohydrates Simple Sugars Fructose Glucose Galactose Complex Carbohydrates Long chain – simple sugars Starch Fiber Stick with Healthy Carbohydrates Nutrient rich foods: Fruits Vegetables Dairy products Whole grains Breads Pastas How Sugars are Absorbed and Digested  Mouth  Salivary Glands  Esophagus  Stomach  Small Intestine Pancreas and Liver  Large Intestine Benefits of Carbohydrates  Excellent Energy Source  Prevents Diseases  Helps Digestion  Promotes Regularity Diabetes  Inability to produce insulin.  Constant Monitoring of Glucose Levels. Conclusion Both Good and Bad Type of Carbohydrates Exist Simple Carbohydrates Complex Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are a Great Source of Energy When Consum ...
Purchase document to see full attachment
User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following Studypool's honor code & terms of service.
Studypool
4.7
Indeed
4.5
Sitejabber
4.4

Similar Documents