Question

nutrition slides notes
carbohydrates
carbohydrates are the bodys main source of -------
-includes sugars, starches and fiber
-carbohydrates supply ------ calories of energy for every gram of food
-excess carbohydrates are stored as ------
-sources of carbohydrates include vegetables, beans, potatoes, pasta, breads, rice, bran, popcorn, and fruit
------- carbohydrates are sugars that can enter the bloodstream quickly and provide quick energy.
------- carbohydrates include grains and vegetables. they take longer to break down, so they keep you feeling satisfied longer.
------- is the part of the grain that cannot be digested.
soluble dissolved in water: keeps blood cholesterol levels low.

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are the body's main energy - source. They supply 4 calories per gram. Excess are stored as glycogen. Simple carbohydrates are quickly - absorbed sugars, complex ones take longer to break down. Fiber is the indigestible part of grains, with soluble fiber helping lower cholesterol.

Answer:

Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates supply 4 calories of energy for every gram of food.
Excess carbohydrates are stored as glycogen.
Simple carbohydrates are sugars that can enter the bloodstream quickly and provide quick energy.
Complex carbohydrates include grains and vegetables. They take longer to break down, so they keep you feeling satisfied longer.
Fiber is the part of the grain that cannot be digested. Soluble fiber dissolved in water keeps blood cholesterol levels low.