NUTR 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Sucrose, B Vitamins, Amylose

• School: University of Utah
• Department: Nutrition, Division of
• Course: NUTR 1020
• Professor: Anandh Babu Pon Velayutham

Document Summary

Red blood cells and nervous system function (brain)- derive energy from glucose. Enough carbs in diet prevent the breakdown of proteins for energy needs. Fiber: important for intestinal health and waste elimination. Reduce risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Major energy provider for red blood cells, nervous system, and brain. Most fructose in diet is high fructose corn syrup. If over consumed, it will lead to fat production. Found bounded to glucose in milk sugar lactose. Mammary gland of women-> galactose resynthesizes from glucose. You do not need to drink milk to make milk! 20% amylose + 80% amylopectin (made up of glucose) Will increase the glucose rapidly. digested more rapidly and raises blood glucose much more readily than amylose. Humans store glucose as glycogen in muscle and liver. Structure can be broken down quickly- glycogen is an ideal storage form of carb in the body. Adds bulk to the diet and helps prevent constipation.