NSC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Mediterranean Diet, Glycogen, Cholesterol
8 Jun 2016
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Categorize the different carbohydrates as either mono- , di- or polysaccharides. Identify carbohydrate storage both in plants and animals: starch- plants, glycogen-humans. Describe carbohydrate digestion, where chemical digestion begins and is completed. Identify the two hormones that control blood glucose and describe their function and origin. Explain the consequences of not getting enough carbohydrates in the diet. Explain the difference between natural and added sugar. Identify the aliases" of sugar on food labels. Explain where most of the sugar in the diets of americans comes from. Name the types of fiber and explain the benefits of each. Identify foods that are likely to be good sources of fiber. Compare and contrast type i and type ii diabetes. List and explain the risk factors of diabetes. Explain what types of dietary and lifestyle changes may help to prevent and treat diabetes. Define and describe the different types of lipids. Describe lipid digestion including where chemical digestion occurs.
