BIOLOGY 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Gestational Diabetes, Complications Of Pregnancy, Insulin Resistance
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Diseases and disorders of the digestive system: The sphincter muscle between the esophagus and stomach and allows stomach acid to travel back up the esophagus. Little pockets found on the wall of the large intestine that become infected and inflamed. Symptoms: abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, mucus in stool. Best sources: whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes. One sugar or several sugar molecules bonded together. Found in plant foods and milk products. Provide 4 kcal of energy per gram. Amdr (acceptable macronutrient distribution range) is 45-65% of total daily calories. Monosaccharides: made up of one sugar unit. Fructose is found in fruits, vegetables, honey. Galactose is one of the monosaccharides that makes up milk sugar. Disaccharides: made up of two sugar units. Liver- broken down to provide glucose in the blood. Muscle- broken down to provide energy to do work. Diets with whole grains and high fiber intake reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
