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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
To provide energy for bodily functions
What type of carbohydrates are glucose, fructose, and galactose?
Monosaccharides
What is the storage form of glucose in plants?
Starch
What is the recommended daily intake of carbohydrates as a percentage of total calories?
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What is the role of salivary glands in carbohydrate digestion?
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What is the term for sugar alcohols that provide sweetness with minimal or no calories?
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What is the role of saliva in carbohydrate digestion?
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What happens to salivary enzymes in the stomach?
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What is the role of pancreatic amylase in the small intestine?
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What is the role of disaccharide enzymes on the surface of small intestinal cells?
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What happens to fiber in the small intestine?
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What is the role of the pancreatic duct in the small intestine?
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