ORGANIC COMPOUNDS THAT MAKE UP YOUR BODY

CARBOHYDRATES

Ø  Used for ENERGY

Ø  Always ends in –ose

Ø  Simple ones are called sugars

Ø  Contain C, H, & O

What can you say about the ratio between Hydrogen & Oxygen for these carbohydrates?

LIPIDS

Ø  Used for Energy, Insulation, Protection & Lubrication

Ø  Commonly known as Fats & Oils

Ø  Contain C, H, & O but H:O NOT in a 2:1 ratio

PROTEINS

Ø  Used for GROWTH, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, & ENERGY

Ø  Made up of subunits called amino acids

What does the above amino acid contain that carbs and lipids do not?

(R is not an element!)

Compound / Commonly Known As / Elements That Make It Up / Used For / Foods They Are Found In

1.  What nutrients do you need besides the main classes of organic compounds?

2.  What would happen if you were a vegetarian who did not supplement the protein you should be receiving from meat?

3.  What kind of organic compound is each of the following?

A. B. C.