Functions+of+carbohydrates

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



carbohydrates: storage and transport of energy and structural components

Carbohydrates in Foods:

 * 1.) Monosaccharide**
 * Glucose
 * Fruit
 * Vegetable
 * Fructose
 * Fruit [[image:http://thehealthydiets.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Carbohydrates1.jpg width="219" height="143"]]
 * Honey
 * Galactose
 * Milk
 * 2.) Disaccharides**
 * Sucrose (Beet and can sugar)
 * Sugar beet
 * Sugar cane
 * Household sugar
 * Lactose (Milk sugar)
 * Milk
 * Dairy products
 * Maltose (Barley Sugar)
 * Barley
 * Beer
 * Malt extract
 * 3.) Polysaccharide**
 * Starches
 * Wheat
 * Potatoes
 * Legumes
 * Glycogen
 * Liver
 * Muscles
 * Cellulose
 * all plants