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Why do we need carbohydrates?
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most desirable source of energy for the body
-provides energy for all the body's cells = glucose |
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What does the brain and RBC use as a fuel source?
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glucose
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What is the source of energy for the formation of nutrients needed in our body?
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Sun
- photosynthesis |
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What is the formula for photosynthesis?
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6CO2 + 6H20 -> Glc +O2
Glc = C6H1206 + 602 |
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What does the carbohydrate contain as a compound?
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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
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What are the 2 types of carbohydrates?
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Simple CHO
Complex/ Polysaccharides |
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What are the 3 types of monosaccharides?
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1. Glucose
2. Fructose 3. Lactose |
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What are the 3 types of disaccharides?
what are they composed of |
1. Maltose (glucose + glucose)
2. Sucrose (glucose + fructose) 3. Lactose (glucose + lactose) |
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What is the sweetest of the monosaccharides?
Where is it found |
Fructose
ex. fruit and honey |
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Which disaccharide is table sugar an example of?
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Sucrose
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Which disaccharide is barley and liquor an example of?
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Maltose
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What is under the category of "sugars" of the food label?
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all SIMPLE sugars
so just monosaccharides and disaccharides |
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What are the 3 types of Polysaccharides?
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1. Starch
2. Glycogen 3. Dietary Fiber |
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What is the storage form of CHO in plants?
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Starch
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What can we not digest?
why? |
Fiber
Don't have enzymes to break down |
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What form of CHO is made by animals/humans?
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Glycogen
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Where is glycogen stores in humans?
where is it usable? |
Muscle (2/3) (not usable)
& Liver (usable) (1/3) |
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What is the job of dietary fiber?
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it provides structure to plants and is indigestible by humans
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What is another name for dietary fiber?
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nondigestible polysaccharides
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What is lactose maldigestion VS lactose intolerance?
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LACTOSE MALDIGESTION: inadequate levels of lactase, occurs with age, tolerate milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream
LACTOSE INTOLERANCE: maldigestion of lactose that causes cramping, bloating, diarrhea and gas |
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What are the health impacts of lactose intolerance?
how to fix it? |
not enough calcium
(drink fortified soy milk) not enough Vitamin D (20 min. sunlight, salmon) Not enough riboflavin (have whole grains) |
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What are carbohydrates broken down into after they are eaten?
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Fat, Glycogen and Glucose
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