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Yuang Chen, Armaan Puri, Hao Jiang, Ryan Luu

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There are three types of Carbohydrates:

Monosaccharides (Glucose, Fructose, Galactose)
Disaccharides (Glucose+Glucose, Glucose+Fructose, Glucose+Galactose)
Polysaccharides: multiple glucose units bound together in straight/branched chains

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Functions---Carbohydrates have six major functions within the body:  

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Functions---Carbohydrates have six major functions within the body:  

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1- Providing energy and regulation of blood glucose.
2-Sparing the use of proteins for energy.
3-Breakdown of fatty acids and preventing ketosis.
4-Biological recognition processes.
5-Flavor and Sweeteners.
6-Dietary fiber.

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- 45 to 65 percent of the total calories.
- If eating 2000 calories a day, around 900-1300 calories should be from carbohydrates.

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats supply 90% of the dry weight of the diet and 100% of its energy. All three provide energy (measured in calories), but the amount of energy in 1 gram (1/28 ounce) differs:

4 calories in a gram of carbohydrate or protein

These nutrients also differ in how quickly they supply energy. Carbohydrates are the quickest, and fats are the slowest.

Carbohydrates is digested in the intestine, where they are broken down into their basic units:

Carbohydrates into sugars

The body uses these basic units to build substances it needs for growth, maintenance, and activity (including other carbohydrates, proteins, and fats).

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Fun fact -> Not all foods containing carbs are bad.
Fun fact -> Glycaemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates based on their effect on blood glucose levels.
Misinformation -> Carbs make you FAT.