<p>Carbohydrates are classified into two type, simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are composed of small molecules generally monosaccharaides and disaccharides, which are rapidly absorbed...Full Answer
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Constance Mofunanya, DNP answeredSee All Answers<p>Carbohydrates together with proteins, fats, minerals, and water are macronutrients that constitute the bulk of the diet and supply energy and many essential nutrients to the body. Carbohydrates are broken down into gl...Full Answer - 2 AnswersA
Diana Meeks answeredSee All AnswersCarbohydrates affect children and adults similarly. However, parents should make sure that their children not only get enough carbohydrates, but that they get healthy carbohydrates. Too many simple and sugary carbohydrat...Full Answer - 1 AnswerA
Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered<p>Many times, certain foods will contain added sugars that are a hidden serving of simple carbohydrates. These added sugars can be harmful to your health in large servings. They include ingredients like brown sugar, hig...Full Answer - 3 AnswersADiana Meeks answeredSee All Answers<p>Many carbohydrates, such as produce, are good for you, but you should be careful not to eat too many unhealthy carbohydrates, like added sugar. You can avoid such simple carbohydrates by reading the ingredients ...Full Answer
- 1 AnswerADiana Meeks answeredCarbohydrates tend to raise insulin levels in your blood. When you consume carbohydrates your body breaks them down into glucose and other simple sugars. They are absorbed, then show up as blood sugar (glucose). In respo...Full Answer
- 1 AnswerADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answeredDoctors recommend that carbohydrates make up 45 to 65 percent of your daily calorie intake. However, you should limit simple carbohydrates, like like white bread, cookies and candy, and avoid sugary drinks as much as pos...Full Answer
- 1 AnswerADiana Meeks answeredA starch is a type of carbohydrate. It is often called a “complex carbohydrate” because a starch molecule is composed of hundreds or even thousands of glucose molecules bound together in long strands. D...Full Answer
- 1 AnswerADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered<p>Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy for your body. It's a good idea to speak with your doctor about the elements of a balanced diet, including carbohydrates, when you have a physical exam. Your...Full Answer
- 1 AnswerADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered<p>To include starches in your diet in a healthy way, you should do as follows:</p>Buy whole-grain breads and cereals. Eat fewer fried and high-fat starches such as regular tortilla chips and potato chips, french fries, ...Full Answer
