Carbohydrates-RJ

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?
 * Carbohydrates p. 28-29.**
 * short-term energy storage**
 * C6H12O6**

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"?
 * Glucose stored in plants and animals**
 * It is exactly like starch except it is stored in the pancreas and liver as glucose**
 * Found in plant cell walls and its composition of glucose is slightly different from that of starch and glycogen**
 * Quick weight loss but the disadvantage is that you lose significant fibers from your body**
 * Because the added sugar and overall excess of such can raise the risks of all types of health problems such as diabetes, heart problems, and obesity.**

What causes lactose intolerance? What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? Can you eat dairy products if you are lactose intolerant?
 * Lactose (p. 151)**
 * When lactase cannot digest lactose; the primary sugar in milk. The symptoms of lactose intolerance is diarrhea, gas, bloating, cramps after taking in any dairy products.**