- Question: Introduction to Carbohydrates: What is a carbohydrate and where do they come from?
- Answer: Many carbohydrates come from foods of plant origins. The main carbohydrates or sugars are glucose, maltose, fructose, and sucrose, which come from plants. They exist in many forms and are mainly found in starchy foods such as bread, pasta, and rice, as well as in some beverages, such as fruit juices and sugar-sweetened drinks.
- Question: Include a brief summary of what carbohydrates are and what they are used for in the body. Also include a description of the different types of carbohydrates (monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides).
- Answer: Carbohydrates represent the most important source of energy for the body, and are vital for a varied and balanced diet. An example of Monosaccharides is Glucose, Fructose, and Galactose. The examples for Disaccharides are Sucrose, Lactose, and Maltose. And lastly, the examples for the Polysaccharides are Cellulose, Starch, and Glycogen.
- Question:Where do we obtain carbohydrates and what do we do with them?
- Answer: Plant foods such as cereals, bread and potatoes happen to be known as good sources of starch. They give us the energy we need in order to do our daily activities. Also, these starchy foods give us important vitamins and minerals. Since carbohydrate that are rich foods are usually low in calories they are capable of helping us keep a healthy weight. When we add fat such as butter or sour cream at the table or even when we cook , we add extra calories and may gain weight.
- Carbohydrate Material to Include:
- Pictures from the geometry exercise with explanations as to what is displayed in the picture.
- Carbohydrate Lab:
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