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Organic compounds in the plant kingdom which contain elements |
Protein |
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Starches and sugars which fumished the major source of energy and form the bulk of the diet. |
Protein |
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Acronym of protein ___ in a ___ ratio of __ to ___ |
C.H.O in a 2:1 ratio of H to O |
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for cardiac therapy, components of steroid and adrenal hormones |
Glucosides |
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for "insulin clearance test" for kidney function |
Insulin |
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prevents blood clotting |
Heparin |
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Important in Drug therapy |
Heparin Insulin Glucosides |
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primary source of energy for the body cells (must be kept constant) |
Glucose |
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Food sources of carbohydrates |
Sugars Fruits Cereals & grains Root crops & other Milk |
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Example of sugars |
Empty calories brown or refined sugar. candies, jams. Molasses, soft drinks
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Example of fruits |
Dried, fresh, sweetened canned |
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Example of cereals & grains |
starches flours, cereals, noodles |
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Example of root crops & other |
VEGETABLES |
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SIMPLEST FORM OF SUGAR WHICH CANNOT BE HYDROLIZED INTO SIMPLER FORMS
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Monosaccharides |
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most important monossacharide |
Hexoses |
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DEXTROSE OR BLOOD SUGAR |
Glucose |
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levulose of fruit sugar |
Fructose |
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hydrolyzed from lactose |
Galactose |
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non nutritional value |
Mannose |
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Function of carbohydrates |
Chief source of energy Body distribution Protein sparer Regulator of intestinal peristalsis Provides palatability & sweetness to food |
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Least expensive source of energy |
Chief source of energy |
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Body distribution of carbohydrates CHO In the body as glycogen Is ____ ; in the ilveris _____ |
CHO In the body as glycogen Is 300 to 350 am; in the ilveris 100gms |
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Energy needs are always given priority |
Protein sparer |
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to prevent accumulation of ketone bodies |
Regulator of fat metabolism |
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How many grams in CHO in the diet will prevent ketosis |
50gms of CHO |
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provides bulk in the form of fiber/roughage which ald in the normal elimination |
Regulator of Intestinal peristalsis |
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affects food consumption and We must not lack of carbohydrates
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Provides palatability & sweetness to food |
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it is carbon sugar and can be synthesized in the body essential component of nucleic acid and co enzyme like ATP, NAD, FAD |
Pentoses |
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What is glucose derivatives of carbohydrates |
Sorbitol Mannitol Xylitol Glycerol Inositol Ascorbic acid |
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has sweetening power similar to glucose but is slowly absorbed and has little effect on blood sugar levels. |
Sorbitol |
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useful in weight reduction and in preparation of diabetic food when it comes to glucose derivatives |
Sorbitol |
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poorly absorbed ½ the calorie per gram of glucose. Used as food ingredient when it comes to glucose derivatives |
Mannitol |
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with equal sweetness as sucrose • Chewing gum
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Xylitol |
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3-C alcohol which is a component of glycerine
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Glycerol |
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alcohol related to hexoses |
Inositol |
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hexose derivatives synthesized by plants |
Ascorbic acid |
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yields 2-10 simple sugars upon hydrolysis |
Oligosaccharides |
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Types of Oligosaccharides |
Disaccharides Trisaccharides Tetrasaccharides |
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Types of disaccharides |
Sucrose Maltose Lactose |
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yields glucose and fructose after hydrolysis
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Sucrose |
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found in molasses, maple syrup, sugar cones, or beets |
Sucrose |
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Known as table sugar |
Sucrose |
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Known as malt or grain sugar |
Maltose |
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yields two molecules or glucose and derived from digestion of starch, for infant feeding because it is not readily fermented |
Maltose |
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Known as milk sugar |
Lactose |
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least sweet; hydrolyzed to glucose and galactose and also for high carbohydrate feeding |
Lactose |
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Raffinose from sugar beets or Melezitose from honey |
Trisaccharides |
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Stachyose from peas, beets and lima beans |
Tetrasaccharides |
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Complex carbohydrates made up of many monosaccharides unit. |
Polysaccharide |
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Types of polysaccharide |
Starch Dextrin Glycogen Cellulose Hemicellulose Pectins Insulin |
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Storage form of carbohydrates in plants and vields merl |
Starch |
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A units of glucose upon complete hydrolysis |
Starch |
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yields dextin and maltose upon partial hydrolysis |
Starch |
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found in grains, tuba, seeds root, and unripe fruit valuable contributor to the energy content of the diet
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Starch |
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Intermediate products in the breakdown of starch in the process of digestion |
Dextrin |
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used in postage stamp |
Dextrin |
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found in flour when browned or bread is toasted |
Dextrin |
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Known as animal starch |
Glycogen |
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supplies energy to nearby tis during exercise and work |
Muscle glycogen |
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converted to glucose for circulation to different parts of the body |
Liver glycogen |
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2 forms of glycogen |
Muscle glycogen Liver glycogen |
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indigestible, resistant to digestive enzyme |
Cellulose |
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contributes to bulk diet |
Cellulose |
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indigestible and found in agar, pectins, woody fibers, leaves and stems |
Hemicellulose |
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can be hydrolyzed by dilute acids |
Hemicellulose |
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found in fruits |
Pectins |
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posses property of forming bulk by absorbing and swelling into a colloidal mass which exerts laxative effect. thickener, binder in forming food gel |
Pectins |
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Is pectins indigestible or digestible |
Indigestible |
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Is hemicellulose indigestible or digestible |
indigestible |
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Is cellulose indigestible or digestible? |
indigestible |
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Importanflin medicine and nursing |
Insulin |
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used to test for renal function |
Insulin |
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from onion and garlic |
Insulin |
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CLINICAL MANIFESTATION OF FAULTY INTAKE OF CARBOHYDRATES |
Inadequate intake Excessive intake |
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What are Inadequate intake |
Weight loss Retarded growth Low blood sugar level |
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Where are excessive intake |
Gas formation Gastric mucosa irritation High blood triglyceride level Obesity Denial caries |
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DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH FAULTY CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM |
Dental caries Obesity Cardio-vascular disease Diabetes mellitus Galactosemia Disacchride intolerance |
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Factors that lower Blood Sugar level: |
Prolonged under nutrition Increased exercise Poor absorption of glucose Liver damage Kidney malfunction Hormonal deficiency-adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, anterior pituitary insufficiency |
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FACTORS THAT INCREASE BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL |
Excessive carbohydrate intake Reduce physical activity Increase glucose absorption Liver disease or damage Diabetes mellitus Increased anterior pituitary and hyperactive adrenal cortex hormone Fright Anger Tension/stress |
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Factors that maintain Blood Sugar Level |
Reversible glycogen - glucose reaction Conversion of carbohydrate to fats Excretion of glucose Glycogen formation in muscle and glycogen utilization. Utilization of carbohydrate by other tissues |
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6 carbon sugar; most important monosaccharide |
Hexoses |
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● Physiologic sugar ● “Dextrose” or “blood sugar” ● Important in human metabolism |
Glucose |
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● “Levulose of fruit sugar” ● Sweetest of all sugar; from honey and fruits |
Fructose |
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● “Hydrolyzed from lactose” |
Galactose |
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“Non-nutritional value” Poorly absorbed |
Mannose |
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“Non-nutritional value” Poorly absorbed |
Mannose |
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Five (5) carbon sugar; can be synthesized in the body; essential component of nucleic acid and co-enzyme like ATP, NAD, FAD |
Pentoses |
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“Non-nutritional value” Poorly absorbed |
Mannose |
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Five (5) carbon sugar; can be synthesized in the body; essential component of nucleic acid and co-enzyme like ATP, NAD, FAD |
Pentoses |
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Has sweetening power similar to glucose but is slowly absorbed and has little effect on blood sugar levels |
Sorbitol |
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“Non-nutritional value” Poorly absorbed |
Mannose |
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Five (5) carbon sugar; can be synthesized in the body; essential component of nucleic acid and co-enzyme like ATP, NAD, FAD |
Pentoses |
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Has sweetening power similar to glucose but is slowly absorbed and has little effect on blood sugar levels |
Sorbitol |
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● Poorly absorbed ● 1⁄2 the calorie per gram of glucose ● Used as a food ingredient |
Mannitol |
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“Non-nutritional value” Poorly absorbed |
Mannose |
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Five (5) carbon sugar; can be synthesized in the body; essential component of nucleic acid and co-enzyme like ATP, NAD, FAD |
Pentoses |
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Has sweetening power similar to glucose but is slowly absorbed and has little effect on blood sugar levels |
Sorbitol |
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● Poorly absorbed ● 1⁄2 the calorie per gram of glucose ● Used as a food ingredient |
Mannitol |
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● With equal sweetness as sucrose ● Sugar that you can find in chewing gum |
Xylitol |
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“Non-nutritional value” Poorly absorbed |
Mannose |
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Five (5) carbon sugar; can be synthesized in the body; essential component of nucleic acid and co-enzyme like ATP, NAD, FAD |
Pentoses |
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Has sweetening power similar to glucose but is slowly absorbed and has little effect on blood sugar levels |
Sorbitol |
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● Poorly absorbed ● 1⁄2 the calorie per gram of glucose ● Used as a food ingredient |
Mannitol |
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● With equal sweetness as sucrose ● Sugar that you can find in chewing gum |
Xylitol |
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Three (3) carbon alcohol which is a component of glycerine |
Glycerol |
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“Non-nutritional value” Poorly absorbed |
Mannose |
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Five (5) carbon sugar; can be synthesized in the body; essential component of nucleic acid and co-enzyme like ATP, NAD, FAD |
Pentoses |
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Has sweetening power similar to glucose but is slowly absorbed and has little effect on blood sugar levels |
Sorbitol |
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● Poorly absorbed ● 1⁄2 the calorie per gram of glucose ● Used as a food ingredient |
Mannitol |
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● With equal sweetness as sucrose ● Sugar that you can find in chewing gum |
Xylitol |
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Three (3) carbon alcohol which is a component of glycerine |
Glycerol |
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Alcohol-related to hexoses |
Inositol |
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“Non-nutritional value” Poorly absorbed |
Mannose |
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Five (5) carbon sugar; can be synthesized in the body; essential component of nucleic acid and co-enzyme like ATP, NAD, FAD |
Pentoses |
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Has sweetening power similar to glucose but is slowly absorbed and has little effect on blood sugar levels |
Sorbitol |
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● Poorly absorbed ● 1⁄2 the calorie per gram of glucose ● Used as a food ingredient |
Mannitol |
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● With equal sweetness as sucrose ● Sugar that you can find in chewing gum |
Xylitol |
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Three (3) carbon alcohol which is a component of glycerine |
Glycerol |
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Alcohol-related to hexoses |
Inositol |
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Hexose derivatives synthesized by plant |
Ascorbic acid |
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“Non-nutritional value” Poorly absorbed |
Mannose |
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Five (5) carbon sugar; can be synthesized in the body; essential component of nucleic acid and co-enzyme like ATP, NAD, FAD |
Pentoses |
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Has sweetening power similar to glucose but is slowly absorbed and has little effect on blood sugar levels |
Sorbitol |
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● Poorly absorbed ● 1⁄2 the calorie per gram of glucose ● Used as a food ingredient |
Mannitol |
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● With equal sweetness as sucrose ● Sugar that you can find in chewing gum |
Xylitol |
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Three (3) carbon alcohol which is a component of glycerine |
Glycerol |
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Alcohol-related to hexoses |
Inositol |
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Hexose derivatives synthesized by plant |
Ascorbic acid |