Carbohydrates are the bodies favourite energy source.
Carbohydrates = Carbon, Hydrogen and oxygen ( C,H,O)
Carbs are the favourite energy source because they access rapidly
Glucose are the only fuel source for brain tissue.
All carbs are made up from simple sugars or mono-saccharides.
Monosaccharide, disaccharides or Polysaccharides
Simple Carbs
Mono & disaccharides are found in fruits , honey & milk
they’re arranged on different ways to effect sweetness
Simplest of all carbohydrates are glucose because of their accessibility.
Absorbed int he small intestine/ stored in the liver and muscles.
Glycogen is broken down to form ATP
