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Monosaccharides are single sugars (one unit) that are sources of energy, created by the body breaking down disaccharides and polysaccharides

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Disaccharides are pairs of monosaccharides, where one is always glucose

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Many glucose units bound together in straight or branched chains

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Most basic form of energy used in the body

regulated in the body

Used in the Krebs cycle for cells to produce energy

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Adult daily requirements and energy content.

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Adult daily requirements and energy content.

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The recommended carbohydrate intake for the average adult is 40-60% of their total daily energy intake which equates to 220-320 grams. The average Australian diet currently entails a carbohydrate intake of 45%, sitting fairly comfortably within the recommendation. Carbohydrates hold 17kilojules of energy per gram.

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Not all carbohydrates are the same. Carbs can be either simple or complex. Simple carbs are things such as white bread and soda which quickly get absorbed into the bloodstream and cause a rise in blood sugar.

Complex carbs are carbs such as oats, whole grains, and vegetables.

When resting people get 50% of their energy from carbs

They are the body's main source of energy