Carbohydrates by https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y Made with a creative frenzy en-us 2021-08-17 23:25:34 UTC 2025-09-09 23:20:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Fun fact about carbohydrates ssas6135 https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682985418 The brain is the only carbohydrate dependent organ in the body ]]> 2021-08-17 23:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682985418 Energy Content https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682986168 - 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

]]> 2021-08-17 23:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682986168 Adult daily requirements https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682986451 - 40-60% of total energy intake
- 220 - 320g/ day]]> 2021-08-17 23:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682986451 Functions of Carbohydrates https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682989430 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]]> 2021-08-17 23:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682989430 Misinformation on carbs: https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682991616  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. ]]> 2021-08-17 23:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1682991616 Structure of Carbohydrates jper6978 https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1683001371 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.]]> 2021-08-17 23:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1683001371 Blood sugar levels https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1683002836 2021-08-17 23:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1683002836 https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1683004001 2021-08-17 23:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jper6978/240ygr4l6zbdeg3y/wish/1683004001