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Carbohydrates (Complex (Oligosaccharides (6-12 units) Not digested by us…
Carbohydrates
Complex
Oligosaccharides
(6-12 units) Not digested by us BENO
Polysaccharides
Starch
Fiber like celery
Glycogen
Glycogen/ Starch are long chains of
Glucose
Complex Carbohydrates Absorption and Digestion
quick digestion
quick absorption
Complex
Harder + longer digestion + absorption
Simple
easily broken down
Starch
slow process (lot to beak down)
Fiber
even slower process (Fiber gets in the way)
Whole fruit verse fruit jucie
Health Concerns!!!! Too Few Carbs
Brain, nervous system + RBC'S need Glucose
If not enough carbs (less then 130g/days)
Use protein stores as fuel (short term)
loss of body protein
use fat stores as fuel (long term)
production of ketones occurs
ketosis= headache, dry mouth, bad breath, loss of appetite, lose weight, acid in blood, dehydration, coma, death
Simple
Monosaccharide
Disaccharide
Both commonly known as
sugar
Recommended intake
At least
130
G/cal to prevent
ketosis
But most need more....
45-65%
of total calories should come from
carbohydrates
.