all about carbs
what makes up carbs
what is carbon,hydrogen and oxygen
we rely on what 2 things for energy
what is carbohydrates
what is fats
what is the preferred source of energy for the brain
what is glucose
the RDA for adults Is ___g of carbohydrate per day.
what is 130g
____is a chronic disease in which the body can no longer regulate glucose within normal limits.
what is diabetes
carbohydrates can be classified as....
what is simple or complex
when carb intake is inadequate,the body turns to __________, (the generation of glucose from the breakdown of proteins into amino acids.)
what is glucogenesis
________ ______ are foods in which nutrients were lost during processing and have been added back so the food meets a specific standard
what is enriched foods
when there is no immediate demand for glucose its stored as glycogen in the _______ and ______
what is the liver and muscles
when people with _________ eat a meal and their blood glucose rises, the pancreas is unable to secrete insulin in response.
what is type 1 diabetes
plants make the carbohydrate glucose through ____________.
what is photosynthesis
the presence of excessive ketones in the blood leads to ____________
what is ketoacidosis
what has 2 molecules joined together and is made up by maltose,sucrose and lactose.
what is a disaccharides
________ and ________ regulate blood glucose levels.
what is insulin and glucagon
what percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese.
what is 80% to 90%
plants continually store____as starch and use it to support there own growth
what is glucose
carbohydrates spare protein and prevent _______
what is ketoacidosis
simple carbohydrates include__________ and __________ and are most commonly referred to as ________.
what is monosaccharides and disaccharides . what is sugars
The ______ ______ shows how foods affect our blood glucose levels.
what is the glycemic index
what prescribed medication increases your cells sensitivity to insulin and reduces the amount of glucose produced by the liver
what is metformin
During photosynthesis, the green pigment of plants, called _______,absorbs sunlight,which provides the energy needed to fuel the manufacture of glucose.
what is chlorophyll
name 3/6 potential benefits of fiber consumption.
what is-prevents hemorrhoids,constipation,other intestinal problems,what is -reduces risk of diverticulosis. what is-may reduce risk of colon cancer, may enhance weight loss,what is may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. what is-may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
1.______ is a polysaccharide stored in plants 2._____ is a polysaccharide stored by animals3._____ is a polysaccharide that give plants their structure.
A -Fiber
B- Sucrose
C- Glycogen
D- Starch
1-B
2-C
3-A
what 2 hormones are responsible for our "fight-or- flight" reaction to danger.
what is epinephrine and norepinephrine
name 2 Lifestyle factors that can help you reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes are
what is-limit your intake of added sugars,what is-chose fiber rich whole grains and whole grain products,what is-limit consumption of red and processed meats,what is-engage in moderate daily exercise,what is-avoid or stop smoking