carbohydrate basics
The body's main source of energy
What are carbohydrates?
bread, rice, and pasta are high in this nutrient.
What are carbohydrates?
lipids are another name for this nutrient group
What are Fats?
carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and this third element.
what is oxygen?
this fruit contains natural sugar called fructose.
what is fruit.
lipids provide this many calories per gram.
what is 9 calories?
These are simple carbohydrates found in fruits and milk.
What are simple sugars?
this carbohydrate is stored in the body in the liver and muscles.
what is glycogen?
this type of fat is usually solid at room temperature.
what is saturated fat?
This type of carbohydrate includes starch and fiber.
What are complex carbohydrates?
whole grains are healthier because they contain more of this digestion- helping nutrient.
what is fiber?
This carbohydrate helps digestion but cannot be digested by the body.
what is fiber?
this disease occurs when the body cannot properly control blood sugar levels.
what is diabetes?