Unit 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 simple sugar units?
A
Glucose, fructose, galactose.
2
Q
Glucose
A
Major monosaccharide in the body.
3
Q
Fructose
A
Monosaccharide that is derived from fruit.
4
Q
Galactose
A
Monosaccharide derived from dairy
5
Q
Maltose
A
Glucose + glucose
6
Q
Sucrose
A
Glucose+ fructose
7
Q
Lactose
A
Glucose+ galactose
8
Q
Nutritive sweeteners
A
Provide calories and include all of the 3 monosaccharides and disaccharides
9
Q
What are other nutritive sweeteners?
A
Brown sugar, honey, turbinado sugar and maple syrup
10
Q
Sugar Alcohols
A
Sorbitol and xylitol. 2.6 cal per gram
11
Q
Alternative Sweeteners
A
Yield little to no calories. Safety is regulated by FDA
12
Q
Glycogen
A
Carb made of multiple glucose molecules. Storage form of glucose in humans that’s synthesized and stored in the liver.
