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Carbohydrates are nutrients that are composed of the elements carbon, hydrogen and
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Oxygen (CHO)
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Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in what parts of the body
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Liver (100 g glycogen) and
muscles( 300-400 g glycogen) to maintain glucose levels this is the reserve fuel supply |
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The sugar to which all other sugars are converted and the one that circulates in the blood to provide of major fuel for the body cells is what
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glucose
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Why are carbohydrates called quick energy foods
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Because of its storage capability availability and relative low cost
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The recommended daily intake of dietary fiber for all adult women is
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25 grams per day for women
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Digestion of the starch component of a peanut butter sandwich begins in the
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mouth: through mastication
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A negative effect of sugar alcohols is that they may cause
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Osmotic diarrhea due to slow digestion
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The breakdown of fat occurs when carbohydrate intake is inadequate this insufficient carbohydrate intake causes excess formation of what?
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Ketones: a chemical from fat that is toxic rapid breakdown could lead to acidosis too many ketones
*don't go on carb diets body will use proteins and fat for energy |
