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Carbohydrates Explained: From Simple Sugars to Complex Carbs and Diet Guidelines
Overview
Carbohydrates are essential energy sources that come in simple and complex forms. This video explains how monosaccharides and disaccharides differ from polysaccharides, and how these molecules function in our diet and metabolism.
We explore natural and added sugars, how sugars are labeled, and how the body digests and uses them. The role of insulin, glycogen storage, and energy production through glycolysis and the citric acid cycle are highlighted, along with the health benefits of dietary fiber.
Introduction
Monosaccharides and Disaccharides
Complex Carbohydrates and Fiber
Digestion and Absorption
Metabolism and Energy Storage
Dietary Guidelines and Real-World Application
Practical Takeaways
To find out more about the video and Osmosis from Elsevier go to: Carbohydrates & sugars - biochemistry.
