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