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Spotlight on Sugar: Metabolism, Types, and Health Implications

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Intro to Carbohydrates

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

Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates

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

Why Do We Need Carbohydrates?

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

Carbohydrate Digestion

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

Dietary Guidelines for Carbohydrates

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

Blood Glucose Regulation

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

Diabetes

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

Fiber

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