Conquering CarbsDiscusses the different types of carbohydrates, which foods provide them, how the body uses them, and their importance in a healthy diet. |
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Carbohydrates | 4 |
The Jobs of a Simple Carb | 10 |
The Jobs of a Complex Carb | 16 |
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ABDO Publishing Company absorb blood glucose blood sugar body needs bread and pasta bread taste break breakfast burst of energy carbohydrate-rich foods carbon cereal chemical structure chew and swallow CHEWY GRANOLA BARS CHOCOLATE cholesterol clusters Complex Carb complex carbohydrates give cookies diabetes diet disaccharide empty calories enzyme feel full flour Food Guide Pyramid form of carbohydrate found in food fruit give energy give you energy Gluconeogenesis glycogen grams of fiber Group 2-3 Servings healthier hydrogen hyper insoluble Lactose longer chains macronutrients means create milk molecule Monosaccharides muscles needed in small nutrient-dense nutrients oxygen Polysaccharides protein provide enough carbohydrates provide glucose quick burst Quick Energy rice simple and complex Simple Carb simple carbohydrates simple sugars Soluble fiber Starches and fiber starchy food stay healthy substance Sucrose sugar units Sugary foods sweet taste taste buds taste sweet vitamins and minerals Whole grain breads whole wheat bread word carbohydrate