Carbohydrates+HW-+PK

__//**Carbohydrates p. 28-29.**//__

What is the function of carbohydrates in the human body? - Carbohydrates store quick and shrot-term energy within all organisms.

What is the structure of a simple sugar? - Simple sugar (monosaccharide) has a low amount of carbon atoms.



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What is the structure of a complex carboydrate? - A complex carbohydrate (Polysaccharides) contains many gluclose units.

What is starch? - Starch is a readily stored form of glucose in plants and animals.

What is glycogen - Glycogen is a readily stored form of glucose in plants and animals.

What is cellulose? - Cellulose is a polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate) found in the plant cell walls.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a low carbohydate diet? - The advantage of a low carbohydrate diet is that it helps you lose weight quickly. The disadvantage is that a high fiber diet is very healthy and prevents heart disease and cancers.

Look at the "sweet poison box" on the right side of p. 29. Why are carbs like "poison"? - Carbs are like a poison becase they cause the consumer to gain weight, increase one's risk for cardiovascular disease, decrease one's immune system and can become addictive.

__//**Lactose (p. 151)**//__

What causes lactose intolerance? What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? Can you eat dairy products if you are lactose intolerant? - Lactose intolerance is caused by the lack of the latase enzyme that digests dairy products. Symptom of lactose intolerance is diarrhea, gas, bloating and abdominal cramps after dairy consumption. People who are lactose intolerant can eat dairy products that already ave lactose broken down, such as cheese or yogurt. People who are lactose intolerant can also drink lactose-free milk and take dietary supplemental aids.