Week 2 Research Reports

carbohydrates:
Carbohydrates are in many foods. Some people have allergies to them like a sister in our ward. They are often referred to as "carbs". Carbohydrates give us energy and help us live. I've noticed that almost every cereal I have had includes carbohydrates as does bread, syrup, honey, and yogurt. They are found in fruits, veggies, beans, and grains.
When we eat them, they go to one of 3 places in our body. First they go to the liver or muscles. If those are full, then they are transformed into fat that ends up either in our bloodstream, our bellies, bums, etc., or worst, around our organs.
There are 2 types of carbohydrates. The first is bad, or simple carbohydrates. These are things like sugar and refined foods. They have no nutrients or energy for our body.
The second is good or complex carbohydrates. These are things like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. They have nutrients and energy and give our bodies stuff that they need.
Rachel.