My fearless padlet by https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926 Made with a quick smile en-us 2022-01-19 01:17:23 UTC 2023-01-28 11:55:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Carbohydrates - Structure szen5420 https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926/wish/1999292405
  • Carbohydrates are comprised of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. 
  • Organic compounds.  
  • 3 subtypes which are the building blocks for carbohydrates: monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides. 
    • ]]>     2022-01-19 01:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926/wish/1999292405     Fun facts about carbs szen5420 https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926/wish/1999298566
  • Carbs are brain food - the brain is the only carb-dependent organ in our bodies. 
  • Typical “carbohydrate”-associated foods (e.g. bread) are not simply carbs; they comprise of a variety of macronutrients. 
  • Carbs are the primary fuel source to support vigorous physical activity. 
    • ]]>     2022-01-19 01:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926/wish/1999298566     Carbohydrates as energy source xkan0226 https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926/wish/1999299434 - The major sources of energy are starches and sugars, which provide 4 kilocalories (17 kilojoules) per gramme.
    - Polyols have a calorie content of 2.4. (10 kilojoules) (since erythritol is not metabolised, it has no calories)
    - Dietary fibre 2 kilocalories (8 kilojoules)
    - The brain and red blood cells are particularly reliant on glucose for energy, however they may use alternative sources of energy derived from lipids under severe conditions. As a result, our blood glucose levels must be kept at an optimal level at all times. To meet the energy demands of the adult brain alone, 130 g of glucose is required every day.

    ]]>     2022-01-19 01:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926/wish/1999299434     Carbohydrates - Functions ctan5552 https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926/wish/1999300441 - Carbohydrates provide us with energy. It is the most basic form of energy used by the body (in the Krebs Cycle). 
    - They also provide stored energy (eg. excess glucose can be stored for later use)
    - Carbohydrates help preserve muscles
    - Carbohydrates break down into glucose in the body. Glucose moves from the bloodstream into the body cells with the help of the hormone insulin. So, all of the cells in a person's body use glucose (i.e., carbohydrates) to function.

    ]]>     2022-01-19 01:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926/wish/1999300441     Carbohydrates--Adult daily requirements xzho34911 https://padlet.com/ctan5552/ot83btwyz5jex926/wish/1999300725 -- Normally, carbohydrates should make up about 45% to 65% of your daily calories. 
    -- For a 2,000-calorie diet, this equates to 1,040 calories or 225 to 325 grams.
    -- The recommended dietary allowance, for carbohydrates for all adults is at least 130 grams per day.
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