the biomolecule: CARBOHYDRATES

KEEPING UP WITH THE

CARBDASHIANS
FT. DIABETES

ARE CARBS BAD FOR

WHAT ARE CARBOHYDRATES DIABETES?
WHAT IS ITS STRUCTURE?
Monosaccharides linked together as
polysaccharide chains by a covalent Carbohydrates mainly consist of carbon,
bond called glycosidic bond. hydrogen and oxygen hence the name
carbo-hydrate.
It is also the body's main energy source. CARBS TOO MUCH CARBS
= =
SUGARS HIGH BLOOD SUGAR

HOW DOES IT GIVE ENERGY?
Our body breaks down complex
carbohydrates such as starch into simpler
ones like glucose which enters our
bloodstream to be used by the body for
energy.
WHERE DO WE GET IT?
We get it from the food we eat such as
bread, rice and many more.
Common forms are starch, fiber, and
glucose.
Carbs are not bad as long as it
is regulated.
Too much carbs causes our
blood sugar to increase in level.
Interferes with the blood and
sugar balance in their bodies.
That is why people with
Diabetes should monitor their
carb intake.

DIABETIC FACTS ! CARB FACTS !

1. The brain is the only carb-dependent organ in the
1. The inability to produce or properly use insulin is mainly the cause
body.
of diabetes.
2. Excess carbs are turned into fat.
2. In some cases diabetes is genetic.
3. Untreated Diabetes can lead to blindness and leg amputation. 3. A carbohydrate has 4 calories per gram.
4. More than half of our diet should come from carbs.

PREVENTION INTERVENTION

Invest in nutritional and educational

Eat smaller portions of
initiatives as intervention strategies in
starchy and sweet foods.
young children.

Lose some weight to

prevent or delay type 2 Daily exercise reduces the mortality
Diabetes. rate among adults with Diabetes.

Physical activities help Seek consultation and undergo medical

control blood glucose tests during early signs and symptoms
levels. of Diabetes.

good carbs bad carbs

Sweet Cake Pizza

Quinoa Avocado Almonds Ketogenic
Potatoes
21g 9g 5g per 1 oz. Diet
White Bread Pasta 51g per 36g per White Rice
20g 49g 25g slice slice 45g per cup

It is recommended to consume carbohydrates that are Carbohydrates from processed junk food high in sugar
fiber-rich since they could be easily broken down by and refined grains could be converted to fats and
our body. eventually cause diseases like Diabetes.

All carb counts are per 100g of serving unless stated.