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 Explain Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates ?

On the basis of the chemical structure, carbohydrates are divided into two types:

1) Simple carbohydrates:
Simple carbohydrates are those carbohydrates which are made up of only one or two sugar molecules. These are also known as simple sugars. These carbohydrates are absorbed quickly in our body and are immediate sources of energy. They quickly increase the level of sugar in our blood. There are two types of simple carbohydrates i.e. monosaccharides and disaccharides. For example lactose, maltose and sucrose are few examples of simple carbohydrates.

2) Complex carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates are those carbohydrates which are made up of three or more sugars linked together in the form of a chain. Also they take a longer span of time to digest as they have to be broken down into simple sugars for utilization. They provide energy to our body. These are further divided into two types i.e. oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. For example cellulose, dextrin, glycogen and starch are few examples of complex carbohydrates.

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 Complex carbohydrate) Carbohydrates such as starch and cellulose that contain more than ten linked glucose units.. 

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Complex carbohydrates, also called polysaccharides, are organic compounds found in some types of foods. All carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules; when three or more of these molecules are bound together, it is considered complex. Experts believe that complexmolecules are healthier than simple ones because it takes the body longer to break them down. This slow digestion releases sugar into the blood system slowly, creating a consistent level of energy.

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 Definition: A component of food that supplies energy (calories) to the body. One of the three macronutrients (along with proteins and fats). Three broad categories of carbohydrates are sugars (also called simple carbohydrates), starches (also called complex carbohydrates), and fiber. Except for fiber and resistent starch , carbohydrates cause more and faster blood glucose rises than the other macronutrients. Fiber and resistant starch are not digested in the small intestine, but have many positive effects.

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