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Chapter 4
Carbohydrates
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
10/13/2006

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what are the six major classes of nutrients
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vitamins, water minerals carbs fats and proteins
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break up the six classes of nutrients into organic and inorganic categories
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organic-carbs, fat protein vitamins
inorganic-minerals and water
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which are the energy yielding nutrients
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carbs fats and proteins
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what do vitamins water and minerals do
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facilitate reactions in the body
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define the science of nutrition
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the study of the nutrients and other substances in foods and the bodies handling of them
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what are the foundation sciences of nutrition
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biology biochemistry and physiology
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identify methods for assessing nutrient status
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historical info, anthropometric measurements, physical exam and lab tests
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what are the ten leading causes of death in the US
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heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lung disease, accidents, diabetes mellitus, pneumonia/influenza, alzeimers disease, kidney disease, and blood infections
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what are the diet planning principles as they as apply to food selections
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adequacy, balance, kcalorie (energy)control, nutrient desity, moderation, variety
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what are the ten dietary guidelines for americans
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aim for a healthy weight, be physically active every day, let the pyramid guide your food choices, choose a variety of grains daily, choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily, keep foods safe to eat, low in cholesterol and moderate in total fat, intake of sugar, less salt, alcoholic beverages to a minimum
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what is the main goal for healthy people 2010
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focus on improving the quality of life and eliminating disparity in health among racial and ethnic groups
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what are the food group plans (11)
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daily food guide, notable nutrients, miscellaneous foods, mixtures of foods, nutrient density, recommended servings, serving sizes, food guide pyramid, vegetarian food guide, ethnic food choices, and perceptions vs actual intakes
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what is the function of exchange list
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help in achieving kcal control and moderation (originally for diabetics)
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what are the four components of the food label
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ingredients, serving sizes, nutrition facts and daily values
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what is the difference between the food guide pyramid for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans
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vegetarians have the meat section replaced with legumes and soy products, the vegan one also has the dairy section replaced with fortified dairy replacements Like soy milk
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how does the healthy eating index work
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awards ten points per category for a total of 100 points. (categories are: total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, variety, grains, vegetables/fruits, dairy, meat, and fats/oils
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exchange lists sort food according to
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thier energy nutrient content
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quick fuel nutrients
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carbs
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building block nutrients
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proteins
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provides calories and carries vitamins
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lipids?
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activates chemical reactions
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vitamins
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nutrient needed in the greatest quantity
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water
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what is the primary energy source for the brain
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glucose
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how does the body store glucose
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as glycogen
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what are simple carbohydrates
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sugars (monosaccharides and disaccharides)
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what are six examples of simple carbs
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glucose, fructose, galactose, maltose, sucrose and lactose
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what are complex carbs
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starches (polysaccharides)
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three examples of complex carbs
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glycogen, starch and fibers
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what is the component present in all disaccharides
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glucose
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what is the chemical reactions needed to make a disaccharide
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condensation (an anabolic reaction that also produces and water molecule)
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what disaccharide is common in milk sugar
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lactose
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what is the sweetest disaccharide
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fructose
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what foods naturally contain fructose
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fruits
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where is glycogen stored
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liver or muscle cells
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what is the richest source of starch
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grains
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what is the primary goal of carb digestion
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to dismantle them into smaller molecuels (glucose) that the body can absorb and use
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starch digestion begins
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in the mouth
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enzyme that breaks down the starch
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amylase (salivary and pancreatic)
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what happens to the starch in the stomach t
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the bolus is mixed with stomach acid and other protein digesting enzymes which inactivate the salivary amylase (fibers linger in the stomach and delay stomach emptying)
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most carb digetstion occurs in the
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small intestine
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which enzyme is released into the small intestine
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pancreatic amylase
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name the enzymes that break down maltose, lactose, and sucrose
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maltase, lactase and sucrase
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what do disaccharides provide the body with
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energy
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what organ is responsible for converting fructose and galactose into glucose
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the liver
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what is the function of resistance starch
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fiber, which attracts water to the intestine, softening the stool for excretion
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where does most nutrient absoption happen
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in the small intestine
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people who are lactose intolerant lack what enzyme
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lactase
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what percentage of adults maintain enough lactase to continue digesting lactose normally throughout adulthood
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thirty
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what are the symptoms of lactose intolerance
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bloating, gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain
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what causes the symptoms
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lactose stays in the intestines undigested. it attracts water which gives you dirrhea and also is food for bacteria, which release gas and acid
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what populations have the lowest incidence of lactose intolerance?
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scandinavians and N. europeans
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highest percentage?
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native americans and SE asian
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how does the liver respond when the glucose levels are high
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links excess glucose by condensation reactions into glycogen
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how does the liver respond when glucose levels are low
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dismantles glycogen by hydrolysis reactions into glucose which is then released into the bloodstream
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where and in what amounts in glycogen stored
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one third in your liver cells, the rest in muscle cells
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gluconeogenesis
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the conversion of protein to glucose
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protein-sparing action
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the role of carbs that prevents the breakdown of protein into glucose
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under what circumstances are ketone bodies made
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when there are less carbs providing glucose to meet the bodies needs (starvation)
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how much carb is needed to prevent ketosis
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50-100 grams per day
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what happens to carbs that aren't used immediately and aren't converted into glycogen
Definition
liver breaks it into smaller molecules and puts them together into a more permenant energy storage-fats
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homeostasis
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the body must maintain blood glucose levels within limits that premit cells to nourish themselves
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when glucose levels are low you feel
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dizzy and weak
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when glucose levels are high you feel
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fatigue
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two hormones that regulate blood glucose levels
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insulin and glucagon
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as glucose levels rise
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insulin contacts the receptors on the bodys other cells. the receptors respond by ushering glucose from the blood into the cells
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as glucose levels fall
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glucagon signals liver to dismantle glycogen stores and release glucose into bloodstream
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what role does epinenephrone play in blood glucose levels
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hormone that calls glucose form the liver during a fight or flight response
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what are two condtitions that occur when glucose regulation fails
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diabetes (type one and two)
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diabetes type one
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pancreas doesn't produce insulin
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type two
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cells no longer respond and don't release insulin
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hypoglycemia
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blood glucose levels drop dramaticall (usually a result of poorly managed diabetes)
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the glycemic response is based on
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how quickly glucose is absorbed after eating, how high blood glucose levels rise, how quickly it returns to normal
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desirable glucose response
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low (slow absorption, modest rise, smooth return to normal)
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undesirable response
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high (fat absorption,surge in glucose levels and an overreaction that plunges glucose below normal)
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what are the two bases for controvery over the glycemic index
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not enough scientific evidence and its not on food labels
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two ways sugar is detrimental to your health
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contributes to nutrient deficientcy and tooth decay
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does too much sugar cause obesity
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not directly, although excess energy intake does
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does sugar increase chance of heart disease
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only in people who produce too much insulin, leading to an increase in fat
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does sugar cause hyperactivity
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not proven
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does sugar cause cravings and addictions
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maybe, it raises the levels of sertonin in your brain, which elevates your mood
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how much sugar is recommended per day
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500 kcals/125 grams (no more than 25% of total)
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how much added sugar do americans eat per day/year
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105 pounds per year/30 t per day
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