2. What are carbohydrates? General vs. compound carbohydrates How are they broken down in the body? Advantages of carbohydrates Sources of carbohydrates Diabetes References

3. Also known as “carbs” One of the 3 major nutrients of foods; offers energy An organic molecule that comprises: carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Broken down into 2 groups: simple & complex

4. The elementary formula of a simple sugar carbohydrates is a monosaccharide. When combining two monosaccharide, it becomes a disaccharide. The 3 most typical monosaccharides are: glucose, fructose, and galactose. They are processed quickly Very few crucial vitamins and minerals

5. They are made up of many single sugars attached together The 3 most typical complex sugars are: glycogen, starches, and fiber. This carbohydrates are broken down very slow They have lots of vitamins and minerals as oppose to simple carbohydrates

6. The smaller sugars, monosaccharaides, are absorbed quickly from the digestive tract. The bigger sugars must be processed first before absorbed. Substances not completely digested in the small intestine, are passed into the larger intestine where bacteria breaks it down The absorbed things are then used for energy, where it is spread in the cells of the body The unused materials eventually exits the body

8. It is the cause of energy of our human body Aids muscle tissue preserve strength Helps body build durable immune system from healthy bacteria When swift energy is needed, the body transforms glycogen into energy, when a extended lasting energy is needed, fat is transformed into energy

9. Simple CarbohydratesComplex Carbohydrates FruitsVegetables MilkBread HoneyCereals YogurtLegumes MolassesPasta

10. It is a severe disease that marks more than 18 million people in the US alone. It is categorized as an illness when the body has a consistent high level of glucose. The lack of insulin in the body and/or insensitivity body cells cause this There are 3 kinds of diabetes: type I, type II, and gestational diabetes. Type I: A person’s own body abolishes the insulin secreting cells of pancreas Type II: Sensitivity of cells to insulin, malfunctioning of responsiveness Gestational: occurs with women during pregnancy, the high levels of glucose of the mother passes the risk to unborn child Symptoms: extreme thirst, urination, and blurred vision Negative Effects: possible harm to heart, kidneys, blood vessels, eyes, nerves Treatment/management: exercise, medication, and diet.

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