What Are Carbohydrates? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781538302910)

Carbohydrates are the body's primary energy providers. Written for young children, this book discusses the main forms of carbs, how they are created, and why they are important. It explains the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates and between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. It details how carbs are broken down in the digestive system into units small enough to be distributed through the bloodstream, absorbed by cells, and converted into energy. Other subjects investigated are carb loading, major and minor health problems caused by carbs, and the importance of managing the consumption of different types of carbohydrates.

Author: Daniel E. Harmon
ISBN-10: 1538302918
ISBN-13: 9781538302910
Publisher: Rosen Education Service
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2018
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.10d