Should sugar take the whole blame?
Obesity and diet related disorders has been a popular topic amongst the scientific community to address. Nonetheless, in trying to depict the causes of such diseases, social media tried to claim that sugar consumption as sole culpability for this Obesity epidemic (abc.net/2014-02-09) In reference to the research written by Tom Gill, this document discusses why sugar should not take the whole blame. Throughout this document will firstly discuss the impact of Food consumption in our daily lives, Healthy Diet, then addressing other significant factors of obesity such as Genetics, Psychological and Psychical influences. Finally will resolve the case by discussing about the changes hoped to be made for our next …show more content…
The formation of ATP molecules gives it an ability to transport energy throughout our body is by glucose.(Wikipedia.org) Glucose plays a pivotal role in the cellular respiration, therefore, if the glucose is not used up, it converts itself into glycogen as short term storages in the liver and cells. Nonetheless, if the body receives a large amount of sugar, the liver’s glycogen capacity might overflow, the excessed sugars adapts into free fatty acids by the liver with a process called lipogenisis. Some monosaccharides do not play a pivotal role in the body, such as Fructose, especially damaging to one’s health. Not only that, Fructose metabolises the body’s liver, which is insignificant in our body system. Correspondingly, fructose is almost immediately converted into fatty acids, and stored straight into fat cells of the body. (fructose.org/2006)If the consumer malabsorption of carbohydrates, Affects such as pain, flatulence and bloating may occur. It is clear that Carbohydrates take some of the …show more content…
While your body can do without Carbohydrates in your diet, you need them for your body to function at an optimal level and there is no need to remove them from your diet to successfully lose weight. (textbook referenced)
Earlier in the report states that no food are titled “good” or “bad” food, however with carbohydrates, people had done their research by dividing good carbohydrates with bad carbohydrates. What makes good versus bad carbohydrates is explained with the help of GI (Glycemic index) which was mentioned earlier.
1. Low GI Carbs: Any Carbohydrate with GI of 55 or less is considered a Low GI Carb. These kinds of Carbohydrates are digested slowly, and will keep you full for longer. They provide you with energy for a much longer period and stave off hunger and cravings. (accessscience.com)
2. High GI Carbs: Any Carbohydrate with a GI of 70 or more is considered a High GI Carb. These kinds of Carbohydrates are digested quickly and cause further cravings and hunger. (accessscience.com)
Macronutrients spotlight:
Obesity and diet related disorders has been a popular topic amongst the scientific community to address. Nonetheless, in trying to depict the causes of such diseases, social media tried to claim that sugar consumption as sole culpability for this Obesity epidemic (abc.net/2014-02-09) In reference to the research written by Tom Gill, this document discusses why sugar should not take the whole blame. Throughout this document will firstly discuss the impact of Food consumption in our daily lives, Healthy Diet, then addressing other significant factors of obesity such as Genetics, Psychological and Psychical influences. Finally will resolve the case by discussing about the changes hoped to be made for our next …show more content…
The formation of ATP molecules gives it an ability to transport energy throughout our body is by glucose.(Wikipedia.org) Glucose plays a pivotal role in the cellular respiration, therefore, if the glucose is not used up, it converts itself into glycogen as short term storages in the liver and cells. Nonetheless, if the body receives a large amount of sugar, the liver’s glycogen capacity might overflow, the excessed sugars adapts into free fatty acids by the liver with a process called lipogenisis. Some monosaccharides do not play a pivotal role in the body, such as Fructose, especially damaging to one’s health. Not only that, Fructose metabolises the body’s liver, which is insignificant in our body system. Correspondingly, fructose is almost immediately converted into fatty acids, and stored straight into fat cells of the body. (fructose.org/2006)If the consumer malabsorption of carbohydrates, Affects such as pain, flatulence and bloating may occur. It is clear that Carbohydrates take some of the …show more content…
While your body can do without Carbohydrates in your diet, you need them for your body to function at an optimal level and there is no need to remove them from your diet to successfully lose weight. (textbook referenced)
Earlier in the report states that no food are titled “good” or “bad” food, however with carbohydrates, people had done their research by dividing good carbohydrates with bad carbohydrates. What makes good versus bad carbohydrates is explained with the help of GI (Glycemic index) which was mentioned earlier.
1. Low GI Carbs: Any Carbohydrate with GI of 55 or less is considered a Low GI Carb. These kinds of Carbohydrates are digested slowly, and will keep you full for longer. They provide you with energy for a much longer period and stave off hunger and cravings. (accessscience.com)
2. High GI Carbs: Any Carbohydrate with a GI of 70 or more is considered a High GI Carb. These kinds of Carbohydrates are digested quickly and cause further cravings and hunger. (accessscience.com)
Macronutrients spotlight: