Axia PHI/105 Week 3 Carbohydrate Powerpoint Presentation

1. Carbohydrates By Christina Cheshire SCI/241 June 30, 2011

2. What is it? Carbohydrates are sugar.

3. Functions Provide Energy Provide energy for daily activity Provide energy to allow proper organ function Provide the energy of life

4. Types of Carbohydrates There are two types of carbohydrates Simple Carbohydrates Consist of monosaccharides, the most basic unit of a carbohydrate. Simple sugars Complex Carbohydrates Consist of polysaccharides Starches (Gavin, 2008)

5. Examples Simple carbohydrates Refined sugars Fruit Milk. Complex carbohydrates Grain products (Gavin, 2008)

6. Body’s Need Major source of energy Varying length of energy

7. Digestion Eating Mouth Small Intestine Absorption

8. Benefits Energy, energy, energy!

9. Healthy Choices The best choices Whole grains Vegetables Fruits Beans (2009)

10. Carbohydrate Disorders Many disorders from lack/abundance of carbohydrates. Examples: Lactose intolerance Diabetes Hypoglycemia

11. Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia = low blood glucose (sugar) Symptoms Shakiness Dizziness Sweating Hunger Headache Pale skin color Sudden moodiness or behavior changes, such as crying for no apparent reason Clumsy or jerky movements Seizure Difficulty paying attention, or confusion Tingling sensations around the mouth When in doubt, treat.

12. References The Nutrition Source Carbohydrates. Retrieved Junev30, 2011, from Carbohydrates: What Should You Eat? Web site: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/ (2008). Hypoglycemia. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from American Diabetes Association Web site: http://www.diabetes.org/type-1-diabetes/hypoglycemia.jsp Gavin, Mary (2008). Learning About Carbohydrates. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from Kids Health Web site: http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html