Carbohydrates Lab Report

Introduction

This report will investigate the six essential nutrients required in our diet. The report will provide the function of each nutrient and explore why they are vital for the body.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are the most important nutrient for the body as it is the largest possible source of energy. Carbohydrate supplies the body with energy, which allows the brain to function more effectively and allows organs to operate sufficiently. When the body has energy this allows each person to perform a variety of exercise regimes such as high intensity, fat burn and continuous training. When the body consumes carbohydrates the digestive system changes carbohydrates to glucose, which is a persons blood sugar levels. The Glucose is then carried through the body and then shared to cells for the changeover of energy.
Simple carbohydrates are fast digesting carbs that is where the blood sugar increases rapidly the downfall to simple carbs is that the blood sugar will lower again. This type of carbohydrate is found in food such as cakes, candy, biscuits and white bread.
Complex carbohydrates are the opposite as they are slow digesting carbs, as it takes longer for them to digest. This type of carbohydrate keeps the blood sugar levels at a healthy rate. They can be found in vitamins, fibres and minerals. These are found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans pasta and rice.

Carbohydrates are formed from three different components, which are: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Monosaccharides are simple sugars, which are made up of carbons. And form the large carbohydrates that are created.

There are two types of fibre insoluble, which is found in wheat, whole grains, vegetables and bran, and soluble fibres, which are found in nuts seeds and