Question

Elaborate the statement that "carbohy-drates are energy giving foods". Mention the sources of carbohydrates and their functions.

Answer 1

Carbohydrates

They are one of the nutrients that provide our bodies with energy. They are the bodies most efficient fuel.Sugars and starches are the two main types of carbohydrates, starches are complex carbohydrates. They are complex because they are made of many glucose units. They are found in foods like rice, pasta, cassava, yam etc. when starchy foods are eaten and digested, simple sugars like glucose are obtained. It is this glucose that the body uses for energy.

Bread,beans,milk etc. are its examples.