Effects of Carbohydrate Consumption Case Study: carbohydrates in Bread

• Author: Neacsu, N.A.
• Position: Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, Transilvania University of Brasov
• Pages: 39-44

Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov

Series V: Economic Sciences • Vol. 7 (56) No. 2 - 2014

EFFECTS OF CARBOHYDRATE

CONSUMPTION.

CASE STUDY:

CARBOHYDRATES IN BREAD

Nicoleta A. NEACŞU1

Abstract: Carbohydrates perform numerous roles in living organisms; they are an

important source of energy. The body uses carbohydrates to make glucose which is

the fuel that gives it energy and helps keep everything going. However, excess

carbohydrate consumption has negative health effects. Bread is a basic product in

our nutrition and it also is a product with a high content of carbohydrates. So, it is

important to find out more information on bread and on the recommended bread

type best for consumption.

Key words: bread, carbohydrate, food, glycemic index.

1 Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, Transilvania Universi ty of Braşov.

1. Introduction

The carbohydrates are divided into four

chemical groupings [3]: monosaccharide’s,

oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. In

general, the monosaccharide’s which are

smaller (lower molecular weight)

carbohydrates are commonly referred to as

sugars. The word saccharide comes from

the Greek word sákkharon, meaning

'sugar'. While the scientific nomenclature

of carbohydrates is complex the names of

the monosaccharide’s and disaccharides

very often end in the suffix 'ose'. For

example, grape sugar is the

monosaccharide glucose, cane sugar is the

disaccharide sucrose, and milk sugar is the

disaccharide lactose.

Carbohydrates perform numerous roles

in living organisms. Polysaccharides serve

for the storage of energy and as structural

components. In food science and in many

informal contexts, the term carbohydrate

often means any food that is particularly

rich in the complex carbohydrate starch

(such as cereals, bread, and pasta) or

simple carbohydrates, such as sugar (found

in candy, jams, and desserts).

The body uses carbohydrates to make

glucose which is the fuel that gives it

energy and helps keep everything going.

The body can use glucose immediately or

store it in its liver and muscles for when it

is needed. Healthier foods higher in

carbohydrates include ones that provide

dietary fiber and whole grains as well as

those without added sugars. Foods higher

in carbohydrates such as sodas and candies

contain added sugars. Those are the ones

that add extra calories but not many

nutrients to your diet.

Each type of carbohydrate has important

health benefits; so one should eat a variety

of these foods to get enough of both. It is