Nutrition‚ Health‚ and Wellness SCI1288 Lori Gaik September 12‚ 2013 Week 2-Sweetner I have chosen Stevia to research. It is a natural sweetener that is has been in use for centuries by Guarani Indians and hundreds of years by South Americans. But it has only been since 2008 that the FDA has allowed it as a food additive. As well as granting it Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status to Rebaudioside A‚ a chemical that makes it sweet. Before this it was only seen as a dietary supplement
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Research A polysaccharide is a long chain of monosaccharide molecules‚ held by glycosidic bonds. They are usually not sweet in taste‚ insoluble in water and often do not produce crystals when water is taken out. Starch Starch is a complex solid carbohydrate‚ consisting glucose molecules held together by glycosidic bonds. It is a storage polysaccharide. They can be found in fruits‚ seeds‚ roots and other parts of the plant. The monomer of starch is glucose. Therefore‚ starch molecules can be made
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Chapter 7: Carbohydrates I. Carbohydrates A. Most abundant organic molecule in nature a) 3 major classes: Monosaccharides – simple sugar – polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketone; represent individual sugar Oligosaccharides – consist of short chains of monosaccharide units joined together by covalent bonds; 2-10 strings of sugar Polysaccharides – long chains having hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units b) Functions: Provide energy thru oxidation – glucose oxidized for energy Supply carbon
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keep your blood glucose from going too low or too high. Some activities may cause your blood glucose to drop quickly while others do not. If your blood glucose levels are trending down before a workout‚ have a pre-exercise snack. Always carry a carbohydrate food or drink (like juice or glucose tabs) that will raise your blood glucose. It may take a while to figure out what works best for you. Sometimes people experience a drop in blood glucose during or after exercise‚ so it is very important to monitor
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condition in which the body ignores or doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is used to convert sugar‚ starches and other foods into energy the body needs. This is a disease that prevents the body from converting food into energy. Carbohydrates are normally changed into a simple sugar called glucose (a source of energy). Diabetes is a silent killer disease in which blood glucose level is above normal. Earlier diabetes was common among people in age 45 and above. But now-a-days young people
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enable them to function normally. Question 2 Peter’s normal blood glucose concentration will be approximately 4.2mmol. After he eats his balanced meal his blood sugar levels will rise to around 8.0mmol. This is because Peter’s meal will contain carbohydrates. In response to this rise in blood sugar
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University. (2011‚ September). BIO 3A laboratory biologically important molecules (pp. 2-5). Retrieved October 28‚ 2011‚ from http://www.saddleback.edu/faculty/thuntley/bio3a/labs/bio3alabmolecules.pdf University of Massachusetts. n.d. Analysis of carbohydrates. Retrieved October 28‚ 2011‚ from http://people.umass.edu/~mcclemen/581Carbohydrates.html University of Massachusetts. n.d. Analysis of proteins. Retrieved October 28‚ 2011‚ from http://people.umass.edu/~mcclemen/581Proteins.html University of
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appetite and weight gain. However‚ knowing what foods to avoid with PCOS may help manage your condition. Foods to Avoid With PCOS Pls. find a representative food’s picture for each point. 1. High GI Foods The glycemic index (GI)‚ measures how carbohydrates raise blood glucose. Managing blood insulin levels are critical
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a. What is the history of the diet? The Paleo diet (Paleolithic) aka the Caveman or Stone Age diet‚ the idea is that we should eat like our ancestors ate thousands of years ago. By doing so we can be healthier‚ restrain from diseases and lose weight at the same time. The diet includes eating‚ berries‚ nuts‚ and meats leaving out those foods that would include dairy products‚ cereals‚ rice‚ and breads. b. Who design the diet (who is the author)? Loren Cordain‚ who made the Paleo Diet a trademark
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always Mum and the others who are willing to go to the sessions with you. Eating high-sugar food is bad for you‚ Grandpa. Very bad. Not only do high-sugar foods like candy‚ cookies‚ syrup‚ and soda lack nutritional value‚ but these low-quality carbohydrates also cause a dramatic spike in blood sugar levels and can contribute to weight gain‚ both of which can worsen diabetes complications. Learn to satisfy your sweet
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