HHP 2310 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, Coeliac Disease

• School: University of Iowa
• Department: Health and Human Physiology
• Course: HHP 2310
• Professor: Mellen

Document Summary

What about artificial sweetners, aspartame, stevia, sucralose (splenda), etc. If substituted for regular calorie beverages may be effective for weight loss: equivocal (mixed) evidence that consumption reduces risk for cardiovascular disease. Some studies suggest increased risk: no evidence that consumption increases risk for cancer. How many grams of added sugar can she consume per day according to the. Lactase, maltase, sucrase and pancreatic amylase (digests starch: large intestine: indigestible fiber remains, example: cellulose, celiac disease, autoimmune disease, sensitivity to proteins (gluten) in wheat, rye, barley, consumption triggers immune response. Small intestine villi and microvilli damaged: affects absorption of nutrients, bloating, gas, diarrhea may also occur. Long term consequences: needs to be diagnosed by health care professional, can consume quinoa, rice, soy, and corn, not oats due to cross contamination, blood glucose regulation, hormones from the pancreas help control it. Long absorbed into lymphatic system: phospholipids, useful as emulsifiers. Lecithin (in eggs) is a phospholipid: sterols, cholesterol.