Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body and it gives the body what it needs to be physically active and for the body organs to function. It is important to have carbohydrates in your diet. The body can produce energy from proteins and fats, but those processes require the addition of energy plus water in order to convert them into glucose. Carbohydrates are like energy that has been pre-packed, and the body just need to open up the package and the energy would just pour out. Carbohydrates come from foods that we eat and it comes from plants. There are two types of carbohydrates simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Determining which one is which depends on the chemical structure and how fast the sugar is digested and absorbed. Another name for simple carbohydrates is called simple sugars and is chemically made of one or two sugars, for example: the sugar that is in your bowl, candy, syrups, and sodas are simple carbohydrates, also foods like fruit and milk are simple carbohydrates, but they are considered better sources of simple carbohydrates because they also contain vitamins and fiber, which is important nutrients that your body needs, such as calcium (2010). Complex carbohydrates are known as starches and are made of three or more linked sugars. Grains such as bread, pasta, oatmeal and rice are complex carbs, as well as some vegetables like broccoli, corn legumes, such as kidney beans and chick peas. They take the longest to digest.

When sugars first enter the body they are broken down into simple sugars so they can be used in the body. Once the breakdown has started, the sugar goes through the stomach and all of the food is digested. Digestion breaks down substances into molecules small enough to go through the stomach lining into the bloodstream. Sugar is one of the substances that goes into the bloodstream and is sent to cells