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Carbohydrates are made up of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon.

Organic compounds which can be organised in the form of aldehydes or ketones - examples can include starch, fibres and sugars which can be broken down in the body.

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Diet culture claims carbs are ‘bad’ for you and cause people to gain weight. However, in reality they aren’t something we should avoid, as they are our main source of energy.

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1. Provides energy
2. Stores energy
3. Spares the use of protein for energy
4. Breaks down fatty acids and prevents ketosis
5. Regulates blood glucose

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- 40-60% of total energy intake
- 220 - 320g/ day

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The brain is the only carbohydrate dependent organ in the body

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- a gram of carbohydrate contains 4 calories
- energy is gained by breaking down carbohydrates into glucose
- glucose supplies energy to the body's cells, tissues, and organs