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Carbohydrates: The Preferred Body Fuel
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The Basics One of ___ Basic Nutrients Provides ___cal/gram Recommended- ________% of daily diet Breaks down into _______
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Carbohydrates Monosaccharide Single sugar units Glucose Fructose Galactose
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Carbohydrates Disaccharide Two sugar units Sucrose Maltose Lactose
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Carbohydrates Polysaccharides Many sugar units Starch Fiber
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Functions of Carbohydrates 1. Produce Energy 2. Spare Proteins 3. Break Down Fats 4. Provide Bulk in the Diet
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Other Benefits
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Fiber Soluble Fiber Insoluble Fiber
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How Your Body Uses Carbohydrates Hormones Insulin Glycogen Satiety
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Meeting Your Carbohydrate Needs Sugars Starches Fiber
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Health Questions Hazard to your Teeth Hyperactivity Is Sugar Addictive? Diabetes Hypoglycemia Lactose Intolerance
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Review Name 3 chemical ways carbohydrates break down. What are the simple carbohydrates? What are the complex carbohydrates?
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Review Name 4 functions of carbohydrates. Name 3 ways carbohydrates helps the body.
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