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Carbohydrates: Structure, Function, Digestion, and Health Implications

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Intro to Carbohydrates

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    Sources of Carbohydrates
    01:35
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    What are Carbohydrates?
    03:34
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    Intro to Carbohydrates Example 1
    03:40

Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates

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    Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates Example 2
    02:26
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    Simple Carbohydrates: Disaccharides
    03:28
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    Complex Carbohydrates: Polysaccharides
    03:54

Why Do We Need Carbohydrates?

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    Why Do We Need Carbohydrates? Example 2
    01:59
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    Carbohydrates Help Space Proteins from Being Used as Energy
    03:23
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    Carbohydrates Provide Energy
    03:44

Fiber

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    Fiber Example 2
    01:53
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    Health Benefits of Consuming Fiber
    03:00
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    Fiber Example 1
    02:08

Carbohydrate Digestion

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    Carbohydrate Digestion Example 2
    03:12
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    How the Body Manages & Stores Glucose
    03:50
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    Most Carbohydrate Digestion Occurs in Our Small Intestine
    04:58

Dietary Guidelines for Carbohydrates

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    Dietary Guidelines for Carbohydrates Example 2
    04:13
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    Added Sugars
    02:58
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    Recommended Dietary Guidelines: Fiber
    02:32

Alternative Sweeteners

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    Alternative Sweeteners
    03:28
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    Alternative Sweeteners Example 1
    02:01

Blood Glucose Regulation

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    Glucagon Increases Blood Glucose Levels
    03:15
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    Blood Glucose Regulation Example 1
    02:45
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    Blood Glucose Regulation
    02:15

Diabetes

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    What is Type I Diabetes?
    02:25
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    Diabetes Example 1
    03:37
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    What is Diabetes Mellitus
    02:31

Overview of the Digestive System

  • Overview of the Digestive System Example 2
    02:19
  • Functions of the Digestive System
    06:13
  • Organs of the Digestive System
    05:00

Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract

  • Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract Example 2
    02:10
  • Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract Example 4
    01:29
  • Stomach
    06:03

Accessory Organs

  • Accessory Organs Example 1
    02:18
  • Accessory Organs
    04:54

Nutrient Absorption and Transport

  • Nutrient Absorption
    04:17
  • Nutrient Absorption and Transport Example 1
    02:14
  • Nutrient Transport Through the Body
    03:38