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CARBOHYDRATE, STH2153 G01 Animal Nutrition (Group 3), Alessandra, Ain,…
CARBOHYDRATE
WHAT IS CARBOHYDRATE
Consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of 1:2:1, thus carbohydrate means "hydrated carbon"
The sugars of the carbohydrate helps in energy production in all cells and also provide dietary fiber
A simple sugar made of only monosaccharides or complex carbohydrate which is a polymer of monosaccharides that links together by glycosidic bond to form long chains of polysaccharide
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IMPORTANCE OF CARBOHYDRATE
- Provide energy
- Help preserve muscle mass
- Promotes gastrointestinal health
- Aids in absorbing sodium
- Regulation of blood sugar
- Supply energy to the brain
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Alessandra, Ain, Amir, Elicia, Grace, Razan