Chapter 3 :- Macro Nutrients
Simple Carbohydrates vs Complex Carbohydrates: Simple Carbohydrate Complex Carbohydrate Simple carbohydrates contain single molecule or smaller chains of sugar. Complex carbohydrates contain longer chains of sugar molecules than simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are quicker to digest than complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest and are a more stable source of energy. Simple carbohydrates are in foods such as table sugar and syrups. Complex carbohydrates are present in foods such as bread and pasta. Milk and milk products contain simple carbohydrate. These foods do not contain fiber but are rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin D Complex carbohydrates found in whole foods tend to be highly nutritious Deficiency of carbohydrates - The daily diet should not contain less than 100 g of carbohydrate. Carbohydrate deficiency is uncommon in our country as diets are cereal based. A deficiency of carbohydrate in the diet results in utilization of fat for...
