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Brian Zhao B Format Carbohydrates Station 1 - molecular models Glucose - C6H12O6 Fructose - C6H12O6 Sucrose - C12H22O11 Station 2 - Taste Lab Work 2. Glucose - plain, almost like water Fructose - sweet, like from a fruit Galactose - slight pungent taste Maltose - bitter, bad aftertaste Sucrose - slightly sweet, almost like sugar-water Lactose - plain, again almost like water 3. Fructose was the sugar which tasted the best because it was sweet, and it tasted like an actual sugar. The other…

Kimber Stanhope, PhD, and Peter Havel, DVM, PhD, have found that people who consume more fructose have an increased amount of triglycerides and a decreased insulin sensitivity. They have also found that the overconsumption of fructose can also lead to the production of visceral fat, the kind of fat linked with metabolic syndrome. In addition, according to an article titled The Truth…

system, principally cardiac disease, vascular diseases of the brain and kidney, and peripheral arterial disease. The causes of cardiovascular disease are diverse but atherosclerosis and/or hypertension are the most common. In addition, with aging come a number of physiological and morphological changes that alter cardiovascular function and lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, even in healthy asymptomatic individuals. Heart attacks and strokes are usually acute events and are mainly…

In the study of the Long-term effects of a Palaeolithic-type diet in obese postmenopausal women: a two-year randomized trial, two groups of postmenopausal women were subjected to two different diets. One diet was the Palaeolithic diet (PD), and the other was the Nordic Nutrition Recommendation (NNR) diet. The goal of the article was to present the data collected from a long term study showing the effects of a high protein diet versus a low-fat, high fiber diet in obese postmenopausal women.…

Macromolecules are large molecules essential to all living organisms in order for their cells to function. There are four classes of macromolecules that individuals should have in their diet, and these includes: proteins, carbohydrates lipids, and nucleic acid is important. In this lab activity, the students extended their understanding on the importance of the macromolecules in a human body. One of individuals concern nowadays is weight loss. However, most people lack an understanding how…

rich in saturated fat, then think again. Coconut oil is actually one of the most weight-loss friendly fat. Adding coconut oil to your meal can help you to lose fat, mainly the harmful fat inside the abdominal cavity. It is rich in medium chain triglycerides, which can make you gain less weight and less body fat. Coconut oil also reduces your hunger. It is like a domino effect: When your body absorbs coconut oil, your appetite is decreased. Therefore, it makes you feel full longer, helping you to…

Heart failure is a syndrome with symptoms and signs caused by cardiac dysfunction, resulting in reduced longevity. Congestive heart failure has become an increasingly frequent reason for hospital admission during the last 2 decades and clearly represents a major health problem (Mosterd, A., & Hoes, A., 2007). Congestive heart failure represents a major health problem. It has been estimated that congestive heart failure afflicts nearly 4 million Americans, with 400,000 new cases each year.…

would consume it, but companies do not want to because “sugar is cheap, sugar tastes good, and sugar sells” (Lustig, Schmidt, and Brindis 288). However, the authors report that the consequences that come with sugar, such as hypertension, high triglycerides, and diabetes are diseases “associated with metabolic syndrome” (Lustig, Schmidt, and Brindis 286). Moreover, fructose has similar effects on the liver as alcohol. As a matter of fact, the article mentions that alcohol comes from the…

Omega-3 Omega-3 - what is it? Omega-3 is a so-called essential fatty acid - an essential fat that our body can not produce itself. Omega-3 is an important building block in all of our cells, so it is important that we eat food that provides us with sufficient quantities. Omega-3 should be in balance with omega-6, another essential fatty acid. The balance has shifted radically since the omega-3 in our diet decreased while the amount of omega-6 in food increased dramatically. We eat too little…

Watching your waistline is a good idea for many reasons. As the levels of stomach fat increase, typically, so does your blood sugar, as well as your blood pressure and levels of triglycerides. Increases in these levels tend to directly raise your risk of heart disease. Stomach fat is closer to the internal organs, and excess fat in this area can put pressure on or shift these organs, hindering their ability to do their jobs in your…