Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates

• Student Health Force
• Briana Hill

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What foods contain Carbohydrates?

• Carbohydrates are found in the
  following pyramid groups Grain, fruit,
  vegetables, and milk group.
• Examples bread, cereal, pasta, rice,
  fruit, starchy vegetables, (corn and potatoes) ,
  dry beans, and milk.
• Non starchy vegetables also contain
  carbohydrates, but they are not a big source of
  energy (calories) because the carbohydrates are
  in the form of fiber.

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Why do Carbohydrates takes place as a main source
of energy for the human body?

• During digestion carbohydrates are broken down
  into simple sugars and are absorbed from the
  intestine and bloodstream. Simple sugars from
  there travel to the liver, the most active
  processing center of the body.

• Glucose is the main sugar that is used for
  energy. Other simple sugars are converted to
  glucose in the liver. Glucose then travels to the
  bloodstream and is delivered to cells throughout
  the body to use as energy.