Carbohydrate

What is the function of carbohydrates in the human body? What is the structure of a simple sugar? What is the structure of a complex carboydrate? What is starch? What is glycogen What is cellulose? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a low carbohydate diet? Look at the "sweet poison box" on the right side of p. 29. Why are carbs like "poison"?
 * Carbohydrates p. 28-29.**
 * Their function is to bring short-term energy to organsms in the body.
 * C⁶H¹²O⁶
 * macromolecules such as starch, glycogen, and cellulose(polysaccharides).
 * Starch provides the body with glucose.
 * readily stored forms of glucose
 * is fiber which is found in plants
 * Advantage: Weight loss
 * Disadvantage: people in countries with high carb intake have less heart disease and cancer.
 * The uneeded sugar may cause problems with our hearts, immune system, diabetes, and the sugar is found to be addicting.

What causes lactose intolerance? What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? Can you eat dairy products if you are lactose intolerant?
 * Lactose (p. 151)**
 * Lactose intolerance is caused by lacking the enzyme lactase which makes it so lactose cannot be digested.
 * Symptoms: Gas, diarrhea, bloating, and cramps
 * People who are lactose intolerant can eat dairy that the lactose has already been broken down in like yogurt.