Carbohydrates
plants make the carbohydrate glucose through
what is photosynthesis
simple carbs are commonly referred to as _____?
what is sugars
complex carbs generally consist of long chains of glucose molecules called
what is polysaccharides
diabetes is a ______ disease.
what is chronic disease.
HFCS stands for
what is High-Fructose Corn Syrup
carbohydrates can be classified as either
what is simple or complex
disaccharides consist of how many molecules of sugar joined together?
what is two
what is the sum of dietary fiber and functional fiber
what is total fiber
diabetes is the ___ leading cause of death in the nation
what is 7th
The _______ shows how foods affect our blood glucose level.
What is the Glycemic Index
what are carbohydrates made of?
what is carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen
_______ is the sweetest natural sugar
what is fructose
______ is a polysaccharide that gives their plant structure.
what is fiber
when cells become less responsive to insulin
what is type 2 diabetes
What is the RDA for adults?
What is 130g of carbohydrate
carbohydrates provide how many kcal of energy per gram?
what is 4kcal
simple carbohydrates include
what is monosaccharides and disaccharides
the nondigestible parts of plants that form the support structure of leaves, stems, and seeds
what is dietary fiber
what is the biggest trigger for type two diabetes?
what is obesity
______ foods have nutrients added that did not originally exist in the food.
what is fortified
most carbohydrate digestion occurs where?
what is the small intestine
each monosaccharide contains _ carbon atoms, __ hydrogen atoms, and _ oxygen atoms
what is 6,12,6
______ is a polysaccharide stored in plants
______ is a polysaccharide stored in animals
what is
Starch
Glycogen
damage to the nerves
what is neuropathy
Name 2 lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes
What is
a. limit your intake of added sugars
b. choose fiber-rich whole grains and whole-grain products
c. limit your consumption of red meats and processed meats
d. engage in moderate daily exercise
e. avoid or stop smoking