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19th October 2002 Chris Anthony The role of carbohydrates Carbohydrates contain 3 elements, Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O), at a ratio of 1:2:1. Carbohydrates are found in three main forms, monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Carbohydrates supply the body with the energy it needs to function. They are found almost exclusively in plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, peas, and beans. Milk and milk products are the only foods derived from animals that contain a significant amount of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are divided into two groups, simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates, sometimes called simple sugars, include fructose (fruit sugar), sucrose (table sugar), and lactose (milk sugar), as well as several other sugars. Complex carbohydrates are also made up of sugars, but the sugar molecules are strung together to form longer, more complex chains. Complex carbohydrates include fibre and starches. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates include vegetables, whole...

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