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What is a potential drawback of excessive protein intake in a vegetarian diet?
What is a potential drawback of excessive protein intake in a vegetarian diet?
Which condition is characterized by adequate calorie intake but inadequate protein intake?
Which condition is characterized by adequate calorie intake but inadequate protein intake?
What does protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) result from?
What does protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) result from?
What is marasmus primarily caused by?
What is marasmus primarily caused by?
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At what age is Kwashiorkor typically observed in children?
At what age is Kwashiorkor typically observed in children?
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What is the primary carbohydrate found in milk?
What is the primary carbohydrate found in milk?
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Which of the following is formed from glucose and galactose?
Which of the following is formed from glucose and galactose?
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What distinguishes primary lactose intolerance from secondary lactose intolerance?
What distinguishes primary lactose intolerance from secondary lactose intolerance?
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Which type of sugar is maltose composed of?
Which type of sugar is maltose composed of?
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What is a major characteristic of polysaccharides?
What is a major characteristic of polysaccharides?
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What is the role of lactase in the body?
What is the role of lactase in the body?
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Which type of polysaccharide is considered the most significant in human nutrition?
Which type of polysaccharide is considered the most significant in human nutrition?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of maltose?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of maltose?
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Which of the following statements about simple carbohydrates is accurate?
Which of the following statements about simple carbohydrates is accurate?
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Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
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What is the primary function of complex carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary function of complex carbohydrates in the body?
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Which group of carbohydrates includes both glucose and fructose?
Which group of carbohydrates includes both glucose and fructose?
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What condition might indicate that a person is not absorbing nutrients effectively?
What condition might indicate that a person is not absorbing nutrients effectively?
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Which disaccharide is commonly found in milk?
Which disaccharide is commonly found in milk?
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What can excessive time spent in the large intestine lead to?
What can excessive time spent in the large intestine lead to?
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What type of carbohydrate is characterized by long, complex chains of sugar molecules?
What type of carbohydrate is characterized by long, complex chains of sugar molecules?
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Study Notes
Lactose
- Primary carbohydrate in milk
- Needs to be broken down into glucose and galactose for absorption
- Formed from glucose for milk sugar supply during lactation
- Least sweet of all disaccharides
- Found in cow's milk (4.8%) and human milk (7%)
Lactose Intolerance
- Primary: Genetic factor limiting lactase production
- Secondary: Chronic GI illness reduces lactase production
Maltose
- Sugar made of two glucose molecules
- Found in seeds, cereals, fruits, sweet potatoes, beer, infant formulas, malted breakfast cereals, and malt products
- Produced commercially during grain malting and fermentation
- Also produced in the body during starch digestion
- Important in beer and malt beverage production, as it ferments into alcohol
- Not found in free food
- Produced by starch hydrolysis and converted to glucose during digestion
Complex Carbohydrates: Polysaccharides - Starch and Dietary Fiber
- Multiple monosaccharides joined by various bonds
- Must be broken down into monosaccharides for absorption
Starch
- Most significant polysaccharide in human nutrition
Dextrins
- Not found in free food
- Formed during starch breakdown
Cellulose
- Plant framework
- Found in unrefined grains, vegetables, and fruits
- Known as fiber
Digestion Process
- Peristalsis starts about an hour after eating
- Small intestine requires good bacteria (probiotics) and enzymes (from the pancreas) for nutrient absorption
- Large intestine is the final stage, taking 12-50 hours for food remnants to pass
- Healthy transit time is 12 hours
- Less than 12 hours may indicate insufficient nutrient absorption
- Over 18 hours could indicate constipation
- Constipation can lead to toxin absorption and is linked to allergies, hormonal imbalances, and dehydration
- Colon hosts good and bad bacteria that ferment fiber to produce nutrients
- Rectum holds waste before elimination
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates
- Examples: DNA (ribose), plant cell wall (cellulose)
Carbohydrate Classification
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Simple Carbohydrates: Broken down quickly for energy
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Found in fruits, milk, and milk products
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Rapidly raise blood sugar
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Provide short-term energy burst
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Complex Carbohydrates: Long chains of sugar molecules
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Found in peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables
Groups of Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides (Simple Sugars): Glucose, Fructose, Galactose
- Disaccharides: Lactose, Sucrose, Maltose
Monosaccharides
- Glucose: Also called dextrose
- Glycogen: Storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles
- Glycogenesis: Process of forming glycogen from glucose
- Glycogenolysis: Process of breaking down glycogen into glucose
- Gluconeogenesis: Process of producing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources
Dietary Considerations
- Ovo-lacto Vegetarianism: Includes eggs in addition to lacto-vegetarian foods
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Vegetarianism Drawbacks:
- Protein Excess: Increased risk of obesity, excess calories, dehydration, and calcium loss
- Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM): Inadequate protein or energy intake
Types of PEM
- Kwashiorkor: Abrupt protein deficiency, rapid development, often seen in children weaned from breast milk
- Marasmus: Long-term severe food deprivation, characterized by inadequate protein and calorie intake
Cell Structures
- Eukaryotic Cell: Has a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
- Prokaryotic Cell: Lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
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Test your knowledge about carbohydrates, particularly lactose, and how it relates to lactose intolerance. This quiz covers the formation, absorption, and the implications of different types of carbohydrates, including maltose and dietary fibers. Understand the genetic factors and dietary aspects affecting lactose digestion.
