Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for our body. Carbohydrates are broken down during the process of metabolism. Once the carbohydrates are broken down, they release energy for the body to use. There are two different kinds of carbohydrates. There are simple sugars, and complex carbohydrates. Simple sugars are made up of one or two sugar units, Glucose or Fructose. Simple sugars taste sweet and are broken down quickly for the body to use the energy. Glucose is a type of sugar that is stored in the body for energy, and Fructose is found in fruits. The complex carbohydrates are links of simple sugars linked together. These sugars are stored for a longer period of time.