Foods and Nutrition 1070A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Sugar Beet, Monosaccharide, Extreme Measures
5 Mar 2021
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Carbohydrates of the general formula cnh2non that typically form a single ring. All three monosaccharides share the same chemical formula but their structures differ, resulting in different levels of sweetness. It is an essential carbohydrate - main source of energy for the brain and nerves. Part of the disaccharide lactose (milk sugar); freed during digestion. Glucose occurs in all three; the second member of the pair is fructose, galactose, or another glucose. Commonly known as table sugar, beet sugar, or cane sugar. Also occurs in many fruits and some vegetables and grains. Carbohydrates are the body"s first choice for energy needs. They are used as glucose or stored as glycogen. Starchy vegetables (e. g. , potatoes, turnip, corn, carrots, etc. ) Carbohydrates have gotten a little bit of a bad reputation in our society over recent years, but the reality is that carbohydrates are amazing. We see a lot of extreme measures in food and nutrition.
