KINE 305 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Lagerstroemia Speciosa, Konjac, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
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Low gi diets (rather than high) may have health& weight loss advantages: types of carbohydrates, made up of units of sugar- saccharides, primarily grains, fruits, beans, legumes and dairy products, monosaccharides: only contain 1 sugar unit. Glucose: primary form stored in human for energy. Fructose: main sugar found in fruits: disaccharides: contain 2 saccharide units. Lactose: milk/dairy products only plentiful animal-based carb (glucose + galactose molecule) some people lack enzyme to breakdown lactose into glucose& galactose (lactase) = lactose intolerant. Rise in insulin levels: inc carb oxidation, suppressing fat utilization: hypoglycemia: low bl sugar. Can cause light-headedness, weakness, tachycardia until low bl sugar level is corrected: don"t ingest before or during exercise. Sugars in most sports drinks: flucose, fructose or sucrose. Fructose is absorbed more slowly when compared to glucose& doesn"t create the rapid: drawback of slow absorption: draw water into intestines resulting in cramping bl sugar swings and diarrhea.