Functions
This is the stored form of glucose in the body. (hint: liver)
What is glycogen?
This complex molecule has either many chains of glucose together or branched chains of glucose.
What is starch? (amylose and amylopectin OK)
The general recommended percent range of daily intake for carbohydrates.
What is 45-65%? (Can be a number within this range)
These are the water-soluble vitamins
What is vitamin C and B-complex vitamins?
This produce item makes Emma cry.
What are onions?
Every cell in the human body depends on this macronutrient for its main energy source. It is the only fuel source the brain can use.
What are carbohydrates?
These are the two types of fiber in our diet.
What are soluble and insoluble fiber?
Digestion of carbohydrates occurs primarily in the stomach, while absorption occurs in
What is the small intestine?
Fatty fish such as salmon provide high amounts of this type of fat
What is omega-3 fatty acids?
____ glucose digested is used by the brain.
What is 70%?
A deficiency of this macronutrient can lead to the following: (name 3)
What is fatigue, muscle cramps, gastrointestinal distress, sugar cravings, bad breath, hormone-related issues?
Carbohydrates can be separated into three categories.
What is fiber, starch, and sugar?
These 2 sugars make up lactose.
What are glucose and galactose?
There are 6 essential nutrients that the body cannot synthesize on its own and are necessary for the body to function properly. This one carries nutrients to cells and waste products to the kidneys.
What is water?
This organ is responsible for helping produce insulin in the body.
What is the pancreas?
An increase in blood glucose leads to an increase in what hormone to let cells use glucose rather than lipids for energy.
What is insulin?
Name 2 differences between soluble and insoluble fiber (can include sources for each)
What is pulling water into the stool, creating a gel-like consistency; adding bulk to stool to help it pass through the GI tract; sources of soluble- oats, barley, nuts, applesauce, lentils, seeds, peas; sources of insoluble: wheat bran, whole grains, and some vegetable?
Glucose is created from _______ when the liver's glycogen storage is depleted.
What are amino acids? (Lean muscle mass, muscle tissue ok)
This neurotransmitter has an affect on our mood. Specific types of amino acids are needed to make it.
(Only need to name one)
What is serotonin, dopamine or norepinephrine?
Apple seeds contain this poison.
What is cyanide?
List the primary functions of carbohydrates in the body. (Name at least 3)
What is energy storage, energy production, building macromolecules/provide support, sparing protein, and assist in lipid metabolism/provide protection?
These are the smallest sugar molecules that can combine to create larger ones. (Name at least 2)
What is glucose, galactose, and fructose?
Glucose is used as building blocks for these macromolecules.
What are DNA, RNA, and ATP?
This is the length of the small intestine.
What is 22 feet?
A "jiffy" is this long (time).
What is33.4 picoseconds or 1-trillionth of a second?