Carbohydrates+WB

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"? What causes lactose intolerance? What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? Can you eat dairy products if you are lactose intolerant?
 * Carbohydrates p. 28-29.**
 * Lactose (p. 151)**

1. The overall function of a carbohydrate is to create and store energy.

2. The structure of a simple sugar is monosaccharide, meaning that the number or carbon atoms are low. Glucose is a simple sugar.

3. The structure of a complex carbohydrate is polysaccharide. A starch is a complex carbohydrate.

4. Starch is made up of nearly 4,000 glucose chains, and is a form of glucose found in animals.

5. Glycogen is glucose that has been changed into glycogen by being stored in the liver.

6. Cellulose is found in plants, and forms a protective barrier for the plant.

7. An advantage of a low carbohydrate diet is that wight can be shed quickly, due to the fact that little to no sugars or starches are entering the body. However, once the person stops their low carbohydrate diet, weight can be gained back quickly and easily. Also, blood sugar levels can fall below normal levels, and heart problems can be experienced.

8. Carbohydrates are referred to as "Sweet Poison" in this article, because, while they are sweet tasting and pleasing to the senses, too many carbohydrates can lead to serious health problems.

9. Lactose intolerance is caused by someone lacking the digestive enzyme called lactase. This means that they cannot digest lactose, and will experience gas, diarrhea, bloating, and stomach aches. Those who are lactose intolerant can still eat products such as cheeses and yogurts, because the lactose is already broken down before the food is consumed.