https:\/\/learnexams.com\/search\/study?query=NR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nCarbohydrates
\u2022Organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the form of simple carbohydrates or sugars
\u2022Source of energy, sweetness, and dietary fiber<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starch
\u2022Storage form of plant carbohydrate
\u2022Food sources: grains, legumes, root vegetables (potatoes)
\u2022Majority of starch breakdown occurs in the small intestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monosaccharides
The smallest unit of carbohydrates<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disaccharides
Carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharides<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polysaccharides
Carbohydrates composed of many monosaccharides<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Complex carbohydrates
Polysaccharides composed of many units of monosaccharides held together by different kinds of chemical bonds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate as a Nutrient
Carbohydrates provide energy, dietary fiber, and sweeteners<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protein-sparing effect
Carbohydrates help spare protein in the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digestion
The process of breaking down carbohydrates<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Absorption
The process of taking in glucose into the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glycogen
The storage form of carbohydrates in liver and muscles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metabolism
The process of converting carbohydrates into energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood Glucose Regulation
Hormonal system that controls blood glucose levels<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insulin
Pancreatic hormone that regulates blood glucose uptake<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glucagon
Pancreatic hormone that releases glycogen from liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Somatostatin
Pancreatic and hypothalamus hormone that inhibits insulin and glucagon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glycemic Index
Level to which food raises blood glucose levels in comparison with reference food; highest ranking is 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glycemic Load
Total glycemic index of a mixed meal or dietary plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simple Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates composed of monosaccharides and disaccharides<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glucose – Monosaccharide or Disaccharide?
A type of monosaccharide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fructose – Monosaccharide or Disaccharide?
A type of monosaccharide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Galactose – Monosaccharide or Disaccharide?
A type of monosaccharide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sucrose – Monosaccharide or Disaccharide?
A disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maltose – Monosaccharide or Disaccharide?
A disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lactose – Monosaccharide or Disaccharide?
A disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sugar alcohols
Alternative sweeteners such as sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternative sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starch
A storage form of plant carbohydrate found in grains, legumes, and root vegetables<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fiber
A type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by humans<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soluble fiber
A type of fiber that dissolves in water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insoluble fiber
A type of fiber that does not dissolve in water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health effects
The impact of fiber on obesity, constipation, diverticular disease, colon cancer, heart disease, and diabetes control<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the dietary reference intake (DRI) for carbohydrates?
130 g\/day for adults between 19 and 30 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates
45% to 65% of kcal intake per day as primarily complex carbohydrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glycogenesis
Process of converting glucose to glycogen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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