NSD 225 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Starch, Disaccharide, Amylopectin
7 Dec 2016
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Monosaccharides are sugars that cannot be broken down into smaller molecule during digestion. Disaccharides are carbohydrates made of two monosaccharides which are linked by a glyosidic bond. Insulin is secreted in the fed state as the blood sugar level rises and insulin stimulates cells to take in glucose from the blood. Insulin also stimulates the liver to store excess glucose as glycogen. Bread, flour, cornmeal, rice and pasta are rich in carbohydrates. Eating an excessive amount of sugar can put an individual at risk for obesity, heart disease and diabetes: list the benefits of eating more fiber. Eating a lot of fiber can decrease obesity as diets rich in fiber usually contain less fat. Research suggests that high fiber consumption decrease risk of type 2 diabetes as fiber delays glucose uptake and smooths out the blood glucose response. Fiber also decreases the risk of gastrointestinal disorders and cardiovascular diseases.
