CARBOHYDRATES

Done by:
Abdullah Sami

Zaid Samarah

Ahmad Mehyar

Sara Al-ashi

Noor Mango
What are Carbohydrates?

 Carbohydrates are a major source of energy. In addition to providing energy, carbohydrates provide the raw
materials to make cell parts.
 Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.
Types of Carbohydrates:

1- Simple Carbohydrates:
Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple
carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, milk, and milk products. Simple carbohydrates
are also known as sugars. One sugar, glucose, is the major source of energy for your body’s cells. However,
most foods do not contain large amounts of glucose.
2- Complex Carbohydrates:
Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in
long, complex chains. Starch is a complex carbohydrate found in foods such as potatoes, rice, wheat, and
corn. To use starch as an energy source, your body first breaks it down into smaller, individual sugar
molecules. Only they can your body realease the molecules’ energy.
Difference between complex and simple
carbohydrates:

 The biggest difference between complex and simple carbohydrates is the rate of which they are digested and
utilized in the body. 
 In simple terms, complex carbohydrates have more glucose (sugar) molecules and take the body longer to
breakdown. When you consume complex carbohydrates your body has to work to break down those
individual sugars, giving you more sustained energy and fullness for a longer period of time. Simple
carbohydrates are also known as "simple sugars" meaning the body doesn't take very long to break down the
one strand of sugar. This gives you instant energy, but unfortunately this energy isn't long lasting and you
may feel hungry within an hour of eating simple carbohydrates.  
From where we can get carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are found in a wide array of both healthy and unhealthy foods—bread, beans, milk,
popcorn, potatoes, cookies, peas, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn, and cherry pie. They also come in a variety
of forms. The most common and abundant forms are sugars, fibers for plants, and starches.
Nutritionists’ Recommendations

Nutritionists Recommend that 45 to 65 percent of the Calories in a diet come from carbohydrates. It is better to
eat more complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, than simple carbohydrates. Foods made with whole
grains usually contain a variety of other nutrients. Foods made with a lot of sugar, such as candy and soft drinks,
have few valuable nutrients. Also, while sugars can give you a quick burst of energy, starches provide a more
even, long-term energy source.
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