Nutrition CHO simple CHO

Insuslin is needed for the uptake of glucose in most cells. The exception to this is

the brain
monosacchride often called blood sugar
simple CHO that circualtes in the blood
Main source of energy for the brain and CNS
absorbed from intestine
needs insulin to enter cell

glucose
When O₂ is available pyruvate gets broken down into what
- ATP
- CO₂
- acetyl-CoA
Where does glycolisis take place

cell fluid/cytoplasm
glycolisis breaks down glucose into what
- 2, 3carbon molecules(pyruvate)
- ATP
What is released from the citiric cycle
- more CO₂
- ATP
What is the final product of cellular metabolism
- ATP
- water
What type of CHO is sugar

simple
What are the 3 concerns with sugar focus
- sources in food suply
- consumption level
- health effects
How many grams of sugar equal 1 tsp

4
National consumption levels of sugar have ------ while consumption of HFCS has _______
- decreased
- increased
What are possible health effects of sugar
- nutrient displacement
- dental cavities
- obestity(which is a risk for DMII)
- taxes beta cells due to high glycemic index
What is the DRI for sugar
- less than 40g
- less than 25% of daily intake
Does sugar intake cause diabetes

No, it promotes obesity and taxes beta cells which can then lead to DMII but there is not a confirmed relationship between the two

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Nutrition CHO simple CHO

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Nutrition CHO simple CHO

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2012-07-13T16:51:41Z

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