Two types of Carbohydrates
All CHO are made up of
Monosaccharides
3 main Monosaccharides
In liver Fructose + Galactose =
Glucose
Functions of Glucose
Once released to the bloodstream
Used as fuel by all body cells
Muscle Glycogen
insulin reacts to __________ blood glucose levels
High
Glucagon reacts to a __________ in blood glucose levels
Drop
Glucagon stimulates production of _________
Glycogen
Sources of Fructose
Honey, Fruit
Fermentation occurs in which kind of fibre
Soluble Fibre
What kind of gases are formed from Soluble Fibre
Fecal matter of solube fibre is mostly ______________
Bacteria
Protein and Carbs are found in the ______ of the grain
Endosperm
B vits, Fe and Vitamin E are in the ______ of the grain
Germ
How does soluble fibre lower blood cholestrol
How much fibre do we need?
14g / 1000kcal
_______ promotes liver fat synthesis
Fructose
Sucrose is a ________
Disaccharide
How does HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) contribute to the obesity epidemic?
Sucrose is a combination of
Glucose and Fructose
5 Constellations of Metabolic Syndrome
Lactose is a type of __________
Sweetness
Symptom of Lactose Intolerance
Stomach ache