Carbohydrates+CH

=**Carbohydrates p. 28-29.**=

=Lactose (p. 151)=
 * What is the function of carbohydrates in the human body?
 * Carbohydrates are used for energy storage for all living organisms that is used fast and for short periods of time.
 * What is the structure of a simple sugar?
 * Also called a monosaccharide, a simple sugar has a low number of carbon atoms, usually from three to seven.
 * What is the structure of a complex carbohydrate?
 * Also called polysaccharides, a complex carbohydrate has long chains of glucose.
 * What is starch?
 * A complex carbohydrate that is a stored form of glucose in plants and animals.
 * What is glycogen?
 * A complex carbohydrate that is a stored form of glucose in plants and animals.
 * What is cellulose?
 * A cellulose in plant cell walls.
 * What are the advantages and disadvantages of a low carbohydrate diet?
 * You can lose weight easily by cutting down on your carbs. However, carbs provide important energy and also are high in fiber which is another important element to your diet.
 * Look at the "sweet poison box" on the right side of p. 29. Why are carbs like "poison"?
 * Carbs can be like "poison" because they can cause obesity, are bad for cardiovascular health, are bad for the immune system, and can promoted addictions.


 * What causes lactose intolerance? What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? Can you eat dairy products if you are lactose intolerant?
 * Lactose intolerance is a condition that caused in people because they do not have the brush border enzyme lactase. Symptoms are diarrhea, gas, bloating, and abdominal cramps after consuming any dairy product.