Human Phsiology 11 - Digestive System and Nutrition

Posted: May 19, 2020

Due Date: 

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Hope eveyone is enjoying the weather. Please review thefollowing notes and answer the following questions on carbohydrates.

 

Questions 

1. What are the 6 basic nutrients?

2. What are carbohydrates and where do we get them?

3. What is the importance and difference between soluble and insoluble fiber?

4.What is the importance of fiber in our diet? What is cellulose?

5. What are the 3 types of carbohydrates and give examples of each? What are the best carbs to eat?

6. Explain how carbohydrates are used for energy?

7. What is processed sugars? What are they refferred to as?

8 What sre the following conditions and what causes them?

a. hypoglycemia b. Type 1 diabetes   c.Type II diabetes