NSC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Lactose Intolerance, Tooth Enamel, Abdominal Pain
22 Sep 2016
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Glycogen is a carbohydrate made of multiple units of glucose with a highly branched structure. it is the storage form of glucose in humans is synthesized (stored) in the liver and muscles. Primary function of carbohydrates int he body is to provide energy for the body. The major monosaccharide found in the body is glucose. Milk sugar is composed of galactose and glucose (monosaccharides) Lactose is a disaccharide commonly found in milk, is is made up of glucose and galactose. A high ber diet is helpful for weight management because it provides few calories and its bulk contributes to satiety. Milk and other dairy products are major food sources of lactose. Cut up and whole fruit are great sources of dietary ber. Providing energy is the primary function of carbohydrates. Fructose is the monosaccharide commonly found as a component in fruit.
