Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Are Found In What Foods

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

Daniel asks…

what are complex Carbohydrates?what foods are they found in?are they good or bad?

are fruits simple or complex Carbohydrates?
are carbs from fruits bad or good carbs?

admin answers:

I believe these will explain it:

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-complex-carbohydrates.htm

http://www.livestrong.com/article/27398-list-complex-carbohydrates-foods

(Btw, most veggies are not simple carbohydrates, and neither are many of the things we think of as fruits.)

Betty asks…

What additional nutrients are found in foods that contain complex carbohydrates?

admin answers:

I don’t understand the question. Complex carbs are just carbs. They simply take a little longer to digest than simple carbs. They both turn to sugar in your system, giving you an energy boost along with a spike in your blood sugar. But the fact that they’re carbs doesn’t change the vitamins/minerals they contain.

Mandy asks…

what would be in regular brownies?

we are learning about carbohydrates, lipids,sugar and starch.
and i know how brownies have sugar for sure. but does it have lipids,sugar and starch?

lipid-fat
starch-a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice
sugar- a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
carbohydrates- A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant; a saccharide

admin answers:

Here’s a pretty standard recipe for brownies:

1/2 cup butter (LIPID)
1 cup white sugar (SUGAR)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (CARB – STARCH)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Nancy asks…

plz give me the whole answer!!!!!?

Which one of the following is NOT a function of lipids?
A) They act to control body functions as enzymes and hormones
B) They provide for long-term energy storage
C) They provide shock absorption
D) They allow for fat soluble vitamin transport
E) All of the above are functions of lipids
2.
Scientists compared the diets and health status of people from Japan, and Greece. They found that the percentage of calories coming from Fat was 40% in the average Greek diet and only 10% in the average Japanese diet. However, it was identified that the incidence of heart disease (typically associated with high fat diets) was 2.5 times greater in Japan. Which of the following could potentially explain these unexpected statistics?
A) The fat contained in the Japanese diet could potentially be primarily saturated fat while the fat contained in the Greek diet could potentially be primarily unsaturated fat.
B) The fat contained in the Japanese diet could potentially be primarily unsaturated fat while the fat contained in the Greek diet could potentially be primarily saturated fat.
C) Genetic differences between these two ethnic groups can have an impact on the susceptibility to heart disease.
D) a and c
E) b and c
3.
Which of the following best describes what the process of food calorimetry attempts to accomplish?
A) It identifies how many grams of fat are in a food item.
B) It determines the number of calories per gram in a food item.
C) It indicates how many calories are appropriate to consume of a given food item.
D) It identifies how many calories of energy come from each of the major organic molecules typically found in foods.
E) It indicates whether the fat calories contained in a food item should be categorized as “good” or “bad” fats, as described by Dr. Willet.
4.
Using a Bomb Calorimeter (a really fancy piece of equipment used in the food industry) Rodrigo was conducting food calorimetry, comparing the caloric values of the food items that he ate for breakfast that day. Item A produced a value of 5.4 calories per gram. Item B produced a value of 7.1 calories per gram. Which of the following is accurate with regards to these food items?
A) Item A is almost completely composed of lipids.
B) Item B is almost completely composed of carbohydrates.
C) Item B is almost completely composed of protein
D) Item B has a great deal more lipids than does item A.
E) Item A has a great deal more lipids than does item B.
5.
Which of the following is true of saturated fats?
A) There are an average of 9 calories per gram in saturated fats.
B) A diet should be composed of mostly saturated fats.
C) Saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature
D) a and b
E) a and c
6.
The American Red Cross First Aid training manual indicates that when dealing with a person who is known to be diabetic, if they are acting peculiar and you think it is due to an imbalance in their blood sugar, it is always appropriate to assume that raising their blood sugar quickly is the best course of action. Which of the following would be the best choice of foods to give to a diabetic in this situation and why?
A) Table sugar; it has a very high glycemic index
B) Turnips; they have a very high glycemic load
C) Whole milk; it has a high sugar content and sugar contains more calories than other organic molecules
D) Simple sugars of any kind; they will stay in the system for a relatively long time providing needed energy
E) Complex sugars of any kind; they will be broken down and converted to energy more rapidly than anything else
7.
A food label indicates that each serving contains 5 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein. Approximately what percentage of the calories in this food item come from each of the three organic molecules?
A) 5% fat, 5% carbohydrates, 5% protein
B) 33% fat, 33% carbohydrates, 33% protein
C) 53% fat, 24% carbohydrates, 24% protein
D) 98% fat, 38% carbohydrates, 38% protein
E) None of the above
8.
Which of the following is NOT one of the major organic molecules of life?
A) Lipids
B) Protein
C) Carbohydrates
D) Calories
E) Nucleic Acids
9.
On average, how many calories per gram are contained in carbohydrates?
A) 1
B) 4
C) 6
D) 9
E) 12
10.
Which of the following is a major difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
A) Simple carbohydrates contain only 4 calories per gram. Complex carbohydrates contain 9 calories per gram.
B) Simple carbohydrates enter into the bloodstream far more quickly than do complex carbohydrates.
C) Complex carbohydrates contain only 4 calories per gram. Simple carbohydrates contain 9 calories per gram.
D) Simple carbohydrates are solid at room temperature. Complex carbohydrates are liquid at room temperature.
E) Simple carbohydrates contain less hydrogen bonds than do complex carbohydrates.

admin answers:

1) D
2) E
3) D
4) C
5) D
6) D
7) C D
9) B
10) E

Hope these help.

James asks…

I’m a top class athlete. How can I?

I’m 15 years old and I’m a competitive swimmer, I’m already Pescetarian but I was wondering how I could come up with a healthy vegan diet. I guess what I’m asking is, how can I calculate how much of each food group I should be eating and where to find it. I need to have a relatively high intake of complex carbohydrates and protein, which I already know but my team don’t know what I can eat other than beans that have these in them.

If it helps, I train everyday at least 3 or 4 hours and try to run and least 5 miles a day.

Also, does anyone know of any existing vegan swimmers?

Thank you for your time.
I don’t eat meat substitutes either.

admin answers:

You will want to get this book; it is the ultimate authority for vegan athletes. Special order it at Barnes N Noble.

Http://www.brendanbrazier.com/book/index.html

The author is an Ironman Triathlete and swims a lot. He also has won multiple 50K ultra marathons.

Good Luck!

The results will be UNREAL

Additional Details: He is against imitation meat as well! Vegans eat that stuff at every meal so he preaches a soy free diet. This way if you shoot for soy free you will end up at a very minimal soy level.

Hemp, rice and pea protein should be mixed to form the ultimate amino acid profile.

Your Questions About Examples Of Complex Carbohydrates

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

Mark asks…

Which is an example of kinetic energy at work in one of the levels of organization of life?

a molecule of the complex carbohydrate starch
a euglena beating its flagellum as it swims
a skin cell observed in a sample of skin tissue
a strand of connective tissue holding bones together

admin answers:

A euglena beAting itsflagellum as it swims a skin cell observed in a sample of skin tissue. Is the answer sure

James asks…

How do I summarize this?

They were certainly not considered to be appropriate for important molecular tasks as intracellular signalling or local hormonal regulation.All multi-cellular organisms, use chemical messengers to send information between organelles and to other cells and as relatively small hydrophobic molecules, lipids are excellent candidates for signalling purposes. Storage lipids, such as triacylglycerols, in their cellular context are inert, and indeed esterification with fatty acids may be a method of de-activating steroidal hormones, until they are actually required. In contrast, polar lipids have hydrophilic sites that can bind via hydrogen bonding to membrane proteins and influence their activities. Glycolipids carry complex carbohydrate moieties that have a part to play in the immune system, for example. Lipids have been implicated in a number of human disease states, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, sometimes in a detrimental and sometimes in a beneficial manner.
Yeah, I need to summarize that, and to make them more understandable by my classmate. Or to replace big words with smaller wards Thanks!

admin answers:

Don’t “dumb it down” too much–it’s science!

Lipids are small molecules that generally don’t mix with water. Once thought to be unimportant in cellular operations, they’re now known to have many critical functions. Chemical messengers are lipids found in all multicellular organisms that transfer information within and between cells. Storage lipids are inactive themselves and may help help to deactivate or stabilize other substances like steroid hormones. Polar lipids can bind to and influence activity of proteins. Glycolipids play a role in the immune system; and other lipids may have good or bad effects on human diseases like cancer and heart disease.

OR, for the truly simple audience:

Lipids are much more important than we used to think. They help move information inside cells, bind with hormones so that they can be stored until needed, influence protein activity, and can have good or bad effects on cancer, heart disease, and immunity.

John asks…

how could i reword this paragraph?

how could i change this make it have better words explaining it more and not like i copied and make it seem smart
here it is
Legumes are small, but powerful sources of nutrition. After the grains, like wheat and rice (from the grass family of plants), legumes are the second most important family of plants in human diets. Their special contribution to human nutrition is protein, which they are able to make thanks to a clever bacteria known as rhizobium. These bacteria get into the roots of the plant and change the nitrogen in the air into a form that the plants can use to make amino acids, the basic building blocks of protein. The protein content in legumes is 2-3 times as great as the protein content in the grasses.

Having a reliable source of protein has been critical to the development of human civilizations. Animal protein is often hard to obtain and can be expensive, and protein from grasses is too limited to survive on over the long-term, so legumes have filled that human need for protein in many cultures throughout the world, especially in Asia, Central and South America, and the Mediterranean. They may be small and humble looking, but beans are held in high standing in many societies. For example, some cultures, like those near New Orleans, Malta, Nicaragua, and Italy, believe eating beans on New Year’s Day will bring you good luck, and the Romans named powerful families after the names of legumes in the Mediterranean: Fabius was named after the fava bean, Lentulus after the lentil, Piso after the pea, and Cicero comes from the word for chickpea.

Legumes provide people not only with protein, but also with B vitamins, iron, some starch (complex carbohydrate), and, in the case of soybeans and peanuts, rich, healthy oils. Their seed coats are indigestible, which means that they are a good source of fiber, and colorful, which means they are full of antioxidants, which help prevent diseases.

Legumes are also high in defensive compounds, which are substances that the plant makes to protect itself. If dried beans are fed to people or cattle raw, or not fully cooked, the beans can make them sick. Cooking removes or disables these defensive compounds, and makes them safe to eat.

Legumes are small, but powerful sources of nutrition. After the grains, like wheat and rice (from the grass family of plants), legumes are the second most important family of plants in human diets. Their special contribution to human nutrition is protein, which they are able to make thanks to a clever bacteria known as rhizobium. These bacteria get into the roots of the plant and change the nitrogen in the air into a form that the plants can use to make amino acids, the basic building blocks of protein. The protein content in legumes is 2-3 times as great as the protein content in the grasses.

admin answers:

Get more than one source for you report. It will help you with different phrasings.

Don’t plagiarize.

Donna asks…

I need help with some biology questions on my homework that i can’t find in my notes.?

okay so i can’t find these questions in my notes so… yeah i need help xD
so put the vocabulary word that matches the definition…
1: atoms of one type:
2: compounds that are based on carbon atoms and come from living organisms
3: genetic storage compound found in cells
now for these, its multiple choice.
4: if a chemical accepted an H+ from the surrounding solution the chemicle would be a(n)
A: base B: buffer C: Acid D: Both A and C are correct
5: an example of a polysccharide used for energy storage in humans is:
A: cellulose B: Glycogen C: Cholesterol B: Starch
6: which of the following molecules would not be considered an organic compound
A: Glucose B: Saccharides C: Carbon dioxide D: Amino acid
7: Which of the following compounds is a complex carbohydrate found in plants
A: sucrose B: Glucose C: Fructose D: Starch

okay, for this last one its harder to type so i’ll do my best to make it clear.
8: an example of a hydrolysis reaction is:
A: Amino acid + Amino acid —–> dipeptide + H2O
B: Dipeptide +H2O —–> Amino acid + amino acid
C: Denturation of a polypetide
D: Both B and C are correct

okay thats all, thanks for the help!!
Actually, i did. 32 questions, i did all i could find through my notes, then i went online and found more, and then these are just the longer ones that i could find… just sayin’.

admin answers:

Hahah biggs for human biology? These are basically all the same questions i need answers for.

Charles asks…

Biology homework help please?

1) “I gave it a kick and you better believe it got going!” This statement sounds like

a.Whatever needed the kick was very stable to begin with
b.The kick served as activation energy
c.The kicker served as a catalyst
d.All of the choices are true

2) The importance of enzymatic competition is that

a.Different end products can be formed at different times when needed
b.It reduces the amount of enzymes in the cell to an optimum
c.It guarantees that all enzymes will form enzyme-substrate complexes
d.No substrates will go unchanged by an enzyme

3) Denature means to permanently change a(n)
a.Amino acid
b.Protein
c.Fat
d.Carbohydrate

4) This mechanism is active when the end product of an enzyme-controlled biochemical pathway reaches a high enough concentration to interfere with one of the enzymes essential to the functioning of that pathway.

a.End-product control
b.Negative-feedback control
c.Negative by-product control
d.Inhibition control

5) Which of the following is an example of an enzyme-substrate complex?

a.Glucose
b.Glucase
c.Vitamin D
d.Sucrose-sucrase

admin answers:

B
a
d
a
d

Your Questions About Examples Of Complex Carbohydrates

Posted on March 21, 2012 by admin

Carol asks…

Are the carbohydrates from Apple Juice simple or complex?

I’m currently doing a diet analysis project for my nutrition class, and I’m at a part where we need to identify the quality of our carbohydrate intake and give specific examples from our diet of simple/complex carbs. I feel silly but I can’t figure out which one apple juice falls under. Thanks for the help!!

admin answers:

Simple
because there is no fiber to slow down the digestion
eating the apple is much better.

Maria asks…

Help me please with carbohydrates and losing weight!?

Okay I’m been eating better and exercising since August 2011, my starting weight was 282 and I’m 225 currently. People say eating carbohydrates is not good for losing weight because it spikes insulin. I eat probably a good amount of complex carbohydrates, homemade whole wheat bread and 0% fat Organic Horizon Milk mainly. Sometimes a banana or brown rice. People say eating more healthy fats is better, for example 70% fat, 24% protein and 6% carbohydrate. Should i start eating more healthy fats or are these people wrong and complex carbohydrates is good for weight loss?

admin answers:

Unfortunately, anyone who accumulates over 30# of excess fat is more than likely insulin resistant. Long term ingestion of highly refined carbs “burn out” the insulin receptors on muscle cells, so calories go directly to fat cells, leaving muscle cells screaming for nutrition. Exercise forces muscles to accept glucose out of the bloodstream without the need for insulin.

Most people get obese because their bodies just can’t process carbs any more. They become insulin resistant & carbs go straight to fat cells. As healthy as fruit may be, it just doesn’t promote fat loss. The body won’t release fat stores until the blood stream is free of insulin. In someone insulin resistant, the insulin response is too sensitive & produces too much insulin.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want “something” – have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Meats smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese – pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/egg salad – sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won’t feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & the low carb way of eating will create a natural appetite suppression that makes it much easier to make healthy choices.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don’t eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter – add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it’s own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won’t release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it’s fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Carbohydrates trigger insulin, the fat storage hormone. Protein triggers the fat burning hormone, glucagon.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise.

Ground flax seed (4 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg – let sit 10 min. To absorb liquid, put cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 min. For daily fiber needs.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories because insulin, the fat storage hormone is not activated. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight.

This fellow went from 419# to goal in 15 months – he lost over 200#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmRaD683OXU

Sandy asks…

biology please help me?

Course Home – Pre Test

1. A testable explanation of a broad range of related phenomena that is relied upon by scientists with a high degree of confidence is referred to as ________. (Points : 5)
an act
a law
a theory
a dogma

2. The smaller unit molecules (monomers) which combine to form proteins and polypeptides are called ____________. (Points : 5)
fatty acids
monosaccharides
amino acids
nucleotides

3. Enzymes, some hormones, and structural molecules like keratin and collagen are examples of ______________. (Points : 5)
nucleic acids
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins

4. An atom that has gained or lost electrons is referred to as _______________. (Points : 5)
an ion
a molecule
an isotope
an element

5. Cell membranes consist of _____________. (Points : 5)
a complex carbohydrate webbing
a flexible sheet of protein
a network of microfilaments and microtubules
a double layer of phospholipids

6. Which of the following transport mechanisms requires ATP to move materials across a plasma membrane? (Points : 5)
simple diffusion
facilitated diffusion
osmosis
active transport

7. A cell is placed in a solution. If the cell is observed to shrink, the solution must be _________________ relative to the interior of the cell. (Points : 5)
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
toxic

8. Consider the following two statements:
(1) ” Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but it can be changed in form.”
(2) “If energy changes form, the change is never 100% efficient.”
(Points : 5)
These statements are expressions of the 1st and 2nd energy laws.
These statements don’t apply to any cells.
These statements are both false.
These statements apply only to eukaryotic (higher) cells.

9. The part of an enzyme that “fits” its substrate is called its __________ site. (Points : 5)
repressor
promoter
active
operator

10. In higher cells, cellular (aerobic) respiration with production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is carried out in the _______________. (Points : 5)
mitochondrion
nucleus
plasma membrane
endoplasmic reticulum

11. Meiosis differs from mitosis because _______________. (Points : 5)
meiosis results in diploid daughter cells
meiosis involves two cell divisions
DNA replicates before the start of meiosis
meiosis occurs all over the human body

12. Leaves are green because ____________. (Points : 5)
carotenoids absorb green light
carotenoids reflect green light
chlorophylls a and b absorb green light
chlorophylls a and b reflect green light

13. Many human traits such as eye color and height are controlled by _______________. (Points : 5)
sex-linked inheritance
Mendel’s laws
polygenic inheritance
incomplete dominance

14. ______________ is a nucleic acid base found in ribonucleic acid (RNA) but not in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). (Points : 5)
Thymine (T)
Guanine (G)
Cytosine (C)
Uracil (U)

15. Which of the following is not a possible outcome of recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (rDNA) technology? (Points : 5)
mass production of human hormones by bacteria
estimating the age of a rock sample
increasing the production of hardier crops
correcting a human disease

16. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a method of ________________. (Points : 5)
mass-producing proteins
speeding up the production of mRNA proteins
making multiple identical copies of small amounts of DNA
decoding the nucleotide sequence of a gene

17. Which of the following is most likely to cause a cell to become cancerous? (Points : 5)
mutation of a tumor supressor gene
premature apoptosis
cytokinesis
contact inhibition

18. The normal complement of sex chromosomes for a human male is ___________. (Points : 5)
YY
XY
XX
XXY

19. An allele is ____________. (Points : 5)
an alternate form of a gene
a gene found on different chromosomes (e.g., on chromosome numbers 1 and 5)
a gene located at two different positions on the same chromosome
a sex cell

20. A visual display of metaphase chromosomes arranged by size, shape, and banding pattern is ______. (Points : 5)
a genetic disorder
a centrosome
a karyotype
amniocentesis

admin answers:

1. NO IDEA
2. Amino acids
3.proteins
4.an ion
5.a double layer of phospholipids
6.active transport
7.hypertonic
8.These statements are expressions of the 1st and 2nd energy laws.
9.active
10.mitochondrion
11.meiosis involves two cell divisions
12.chlorophylls a and b reflect green light
13.sex-linked inheritance
14.Uracil (U)
15.estimating the age of a rock sample
16.making multiple identical copies of small amounts of DNA
17.mutation of a tumor supressor gene
18. NO IDEA
19.an alternate form of a gene
20.a karyotype

Lisa asks…

Why do I get stomach aches before bed EVERY TIME I have no carbs for dinner?

I often am dieting or trying to eat healthy and I’ve noticed a very distinct pattern. On the days that I have very few complex carbohydrates (whole grain pasta, bread, rice, potatoes, etc) for dinner when I go to bed, I get stomach aches. Kind of like I’m still hungry but different kind of feeling. Usually I am eating a stirfry with chicken and vegetables, or maybe a lean steak with a side of broccoli (just some examples). I thought maybe it was just that I wasn’t eating enough, but really calorie for calorie the meals are the same, just no carbohydrates. Mind you, it’s not that I am abstaining from carbs in my whole diet either, just sometimes at night. Has anyone had this experience or know why this is?! It’s just very odd.

admin answers:

Hi Ktherapy,

It sounds as though you are doing everything right, the only one thing I can think of is when you don’t eat carbs for dinner are you eating just strictly protein and if so are eating more of it to take the place of the carbs. If you’re eating more protein on those low carb days, then that is more than likely the problem. If not I’m really not sure what it would be. Not sure how many grams of protein you eat at each meal but it shouldn’t be more than 45-50 grams.

Good Luck,
Casey

Lizzie asks…

Are corn flakes carbohydrathes “lower quality” than pasta’s?

I’m very attentive to my nutrition because I’m an athlete, and I use complex carbohydrates for the main part of my diet.

My breakfast though, is not pasta, but corn flakes and milk. Now, somebody I was talking to told me that complex carbohydrates in cork flakes are “lower quality” than the ones found for example in pasta, due to the baking process, which is supposed to lead to shorter molecules.

Is this true?

Is there a “quality” of a complex carbohydrate (when talking about grain-based ones), based on the length of his chain?

admin answers:

Corn flakes are ok, having a high glycemic index only means they raise blood glucose levels quite fast. Only a problem health wise if you live on simple carbohydrates.

Glycemic index of corn flakes is 81, spaghetti (white) 44. Whole grain bread 38, bran flakes 74.

What are cork flakes? Sorry, couldn’t resist it.
I like corn flakes too – with a banana sliced on top.

Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Examples

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

Laura asks…

What carbohydrates are? Can someone help?

o What carbohydrates are
o The difference between simple and complex carbohydrates
o How sugars are broken down and used in the body
o The benefits that carbohydrates provide to the body
• Give examples of foods that are considered healthy sources of carbohydrates.
• Include information on one of the following disorders related to carbohydrates: lactose
intolerance, diabetes, or hypoglycemia. Be sure to include a definition, how it affects the
body, and some of the courses of action used to treat and manage the disorder.

admin answers:

Carbohydrates are organic compounds made up of elements or components carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Simple carhbohydrtes should be monosacchrides e.g glucose fructose, galactose. Complex carbohydrate or polysaccharide consists of many monosaccharide molecules joined together, eg starch, glycogen, cellulose.

If you are referring to sugars as mono, di and polysaccharides they are broken down in different ways. The starch is broken down by salivary amylase in the mouth to form maltose, starch in the small intestine( duodenum) is broken down by pancreatic amylase to become maltose in the small intestine (ileum) Maltose is broken down by maltase into glucose.

Carbohydrates are needed as a substrate for respiration, provide us with energy for activities, and facilitate the digestion of food.

Carbohydrate food are like rice, noodles, potato.

Hope this helps.
Cheers

Chris asks…

Helppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!?????

A body circumference test for a male takes into account which components?
A) height and girth of hips
B) weight and girth of waist
C) height and girth of waist
D) weight and girth of hips
2.
A body circumference test for a female takes into account which components?
A) height and girth of hips
B) weight and girth of waist
C) height and girth of waist
D) weight and girth of hips
3.
Which of the following is a tool for conducting a skinfold test?
A) a tape measure
B) a scale
C) a caliper
D) a ruler
4.
Another way to conduct a skinfold test is to do a __________.
A) fat cell analysis
B) thigh measurement
C) flexibility test
D) finger pinch test
5.
Skinfold tests are an accurate way to measure body composition because __________ of your body fat is between your muscles and skin.
A) 25 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 100 percent

1.
All of the following are healthful strategies for managing weight EXCEPT:
A) evaluating your needs
B) being realistic
C) becoming physically active
D) not weighing yourself
2.
All of the following are nutrient-dense foods EXCEPT:
A) fruits
B) vegetables
C) dairy products
D) whole-grain products
3.
On average, a person should participate in __________ of physical activity to healthfully manage their weight.
A) 30 minutes per day
B) 60 minutes per day
C) 60 minutes per week
D) 90 minutes per week
4.
People who want to gain weight should increase their daily intake of complex carbohydrates. Examples of foods that are considered complex carbohydrates include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) cheese
B) pasta
C) bread
D) potatoes
5.
For long-term success at weight management, a person should lose no more than __________.
A) 1 to 2 pounds per day
B) 1 to 2 pounds per week
C) 3 to 5 pounds per week
D) 6 to 8 pounds per week

admin answers:

1) Not sure but I would guess C by process of elimination.
2) D
3) B
4) D
5) B

1) D
2) C
3) B
4) D
5) B

Lizzie asks…

homework help only 10 questions plz help!!!?

and plz if u r not going to help me don’t comment on it and don’t bother going to homework help section and i do know it’s Common sense just double checking

1.
A body circumference test for a male takes into account which components?
A) height and girth of hips
B) weight and girth of waist
C) height and girth of waist
D) weight and girth of hips
2.
A body circumference test for a female takes into account which components?
A) height and girth of hips
B) weight and girth of waist
C) height and girth of waist
D) weight and girth of hips
3.
Which of the following is a tool for conducting a skinfold test?
A) a tape measure
B) a scale
C) a caliper
D) a ruler
4.
Another way to conduct a skinfold test is to do a __________.
A) fat cell analysis
B) thigh measurement
C) flexibility test
D) finger pinch test
5.
Skinfold tests are an accurate way to measure body composition because __________ of your body fat is between your muscles and skin.
A) 25 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 100 percent

admin answers:

I’ll be happy to help you double check your answers if you post them.

Regards,
Jenn

Paul asks…

What carbohydrates are ?

What carbohydrates are
The difference between simple and complex carbohydrates
How sugars are broken down and used in the body
The benefits that carbohydrates provide to the body
Give examples of foods that are considered healthy sources of carbohydrates.
• Include information on one of the following disorders related to carbohydrates: lactose intolerance, diabetes, or hypoglycemia. Be sure to include a definition, how it affects the body, and some of the courses of action used to treat and manage the disorder.

admin answers:

Carbohydrates are molecules that consist of oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen, they contain 4 kcal/g and are in the breads, fruits, vegetables, and dairy food groups
simple carbs are sugars, there are 2 types monosaccharides and disaccharides. The types of monosaccharides are glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose, and sugar alcohols. The dissacharides are maltose, sucrose, and lactose.
Complex carbs are starches and fiber (thought fiber can be considered its own group of carbs)
Sugars (disaccharides) are broken down in the small intestine by the enzymes maltase, sucrase, and lactase. They are then used by the body as glucose for energy or excess is stored as fat.
Benefits of the carbohydrate fiber include a decreased risk of colon cancer.
Complex carbohydrates are promoted over simple because they have more nutrients, have moderated energy release, and provide satiety.

Lactose intolerance: decreased production of lactase enzyme that is common in asians, hispanics, african-americans, jewish descent, and mediterranean descent. Lactose accumulates in the large intestine and is fermented by bacteria which leads to gas, cramping, and diarrhea. People with lactose intolerance can buy low-lactose milk, take lactase pills and more information on lactose intolerance can by found on www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/lactose/lactose.htm

Linda asks…

What are the building blocks of Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids, and what do they form?

Example: the building blocks of carbohydrates are monosaccharides or simple sugars, like glucose. they form polysaccharides that are complex sugars like starch.

now i need one for protiens and lipids (:

admin answers:

Proteins = building blocks are amino acids like glycine and alanine to produce polypeptides like transport proteins in the cell

lipids = building blocks are fatty acids with glycerol which are long hydrocarbon chains, to make things like the cell membrane

Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates List

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Mary asks…

Where do the calories come from in metamucil?

all the carbohydrates listed are soluble fiber and dietary fiber…
5 carbohydrates = 20 calories, but since fiber cant be used as energy…. are the calories coming from an unlisted amount of protein?
I know the ingredients include maltodextrin which is a complex carbohydrate….
Is this where the calories are coming from the complex carbohydrates that they dont list?? Or would that be included in the total carbohydrates?

The package lists it like this..
total carbohydrates = 5 grams
Dietary fiber = 3 grams
soluble fiber =2 grams

just a little confused on how this will affect on my low carb diet…

admin answers:

Yes the calories come from the fiber, maltodextrin is a carbohydrate that does aid in energy, but since its a complex carbohydrate it does not effect blood insulin levels. One gram of carbohydrates has 4 calories, no matter what the source. There for, 5 carbs times 4 cals a carb= 20 cals.

Mandy asks…

what is RNA and explain what it does and aslo do the same wth DNA pelase and thank u .?

What are the six characteristics of living things?
Diffence betweet simple adn complex carbohydrates?
Example of food source tht contains simple carbohydrates?
Example of a food sourcethat contains complex carbohydrates?
list the 5 building blocks of cell and describe one function of each……
explain why an organism that lives in land has more complex mechanism to maintain homeostasis than one living in water.
explain why a single- celled organsim produces an offspring identical to itself . THEN summeriza the section phspholipids…

admin answers:

1. What is RNA and explain what it does and aslo do the same wth DNA pelase and thank u .?

RNA is just single stranded. DNA is double stranded.

Just remember this: DNA is your genetic information, and it is the exact sequence to make protein. However, since it is so important data, that it need some “copy machine” to do the work.

So Before protein can be made, it needs to be transcipt to RNA, then translate to protein. You may want to check out central dogma. RNA have a few types. MRNA, tRNA, rRNA, etc. They are all required to make protein during the central dogma steps.

2. What are the six characteristics of living things?
They contain DNA or RNA(for virus only, but not consider as living thing) , Cell, organelles. They breathe, they eat, they metabolize and reproduces.

3. Diffence betweet simple adn complex carbohydrates?
What is adn?

4. Example of food source tht contains simple carbohydrates?

Glucose water?

5 Example of a food sourcethat contains complex carbohydrates?

Bread? Rice? Sweet potato? They need enzymes to change them into simple carbohydrates,

6. List the 5 building blocks of cell and describe one function of each……

Plant or animal cell?
DNA: genetic information for the organism to make protein
Cell membrane: protect the cell
Cytoskeleton: give the shape of the cell
mitochiondrion: Contain enzymes that break down ATP to ADP.
Cytoplasm: contain floating enzymes and chemical that helps make cell pH level and oxygen level, and water level.

7. Explain why an organism that lives in land has more complex mechanism to maintain homeostasis than one living in water.

If not, without homeostatsis mechanism, you tend to fall sick /die much easily because different temperature, pH, water level could kill you. Compared to organsim on water, temperature is more constant.

8. Explain why a single- celled organsim produces an offspring identical to itself . THEN summeriza the section phspholipids…

????? WHAT THE HELL? I see no link in this question.

Jenny asks…

Give at least 5 examples of enzymes and identify each enzyme’s substrate and reaction products?

An important step in utilizing complex carbohydrates as an energy source is to break their glycosidic linkage. This is necessary because the digestive system cannot absorb any carbohydrates larger than a monosaccharide. Compile a list of at least 5 enzymes that can accomplish this. Identify each enzyme’s substrate and reaction products. You may include enzymes found in any organisms…

HELP!!!

admin answers:

Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycoside_hydrolase

Glycoside hydrolases are typically named after the substrate that they act upon. Thus glucosidases catalyze the hydrolysis of glucosides and xylanases catalyze the cleavage of the xylose based homopolymer xylan. Other examples include lactase, amylase, chitinase, sucrase, maltase, neuraminidase, invertase, hyaluronidase and lysozyme.

Bingo! 5 of these act in digestion.
Lactase, amylase, chitinase, sucrase, maltase (invertase too).

Lactase: the ?-glycosidic bond in D-lactose is hydrolyzed to form D-galactose and D-glucose.

Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactase#Function_and_mechanism

you do the rest

Steven asks…

what is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

If possible, please list the chemical formula and chemical structure.

admin answers:

Bran flakes, whole grain bread, whole grain pasta…

Ken asks…

Calories and carbohydrates and losing weight… Soo confused, please help.?

Okay so somebody PLEASE help me. I have tons of questions about tons of stuff so i didn’t know what to do for with question. Well people say not to eat carbohydrates when your on a diet. But can’t you still with excercise?!?! Gosh, ppl are dumb then!!! And if you can’t eat carbohydrates then they say complex carbohydrates, but wouldn’t it be either or because of excersice?!?!!! Can’t they be specific? I need to lose weight and im confused with all these “buts” & “ifs” annd “howevers” goddamned people. And then websites say(they are true not lies) that an apple a day keeps doctor away and it’s okay to eat more than one apple a day?? Well i just found out that apparently apples have carbs or complex carbs whatever…. But I thought apples were healthy?! Now can’t eat them cause’ they have carbs! So can I eat more than one apple a day? Does it matter how much excersice i get could i still have 2 or 3 for a snack? What about tangerines and bananas? Can i have more than one a day? And same thing applies, does it matter how much excersice i get?? OBVIOUSLY, im not gonna get the EXACT same amount of excersice i get each day, it’s gonna be varied right?? Like if I do 5 hours of excersice one day at my barn and then the other I day I don’t go to the barn and instead I walk home from school and do some house work which is 1 or 2 hours, can i still have the fruit??? I heard fruit is so healthy so shouldn’t u be able to eat a lot????? Like geez, it’s better than chocolate…. And on a site it states… “Complex carbohydrates are mostly found in vegetables, nuts, grains, oat meals, and nuts. Listed below are some of the examples of complex carbohydrates food:
Barley Oat bran bread Low fat yogurt Onions Zucchini Tomatoes Lentils Kidney beans Apples Grapefruits Pears Carrots Oranges, etc.,,
ughhh Im sorry I can’t finish the rest because there’s too much writing.

admin answers:

Hi,
Ok, right I am going to tell you something now. FORGET EVERYTHING YOU HAVE READ OR HEARD!!!! You are so confused you need to get back to basics ok.
Don’t worry about fruit being a carbohydrate, yes some have more sugar in than others, but it is better to eat an apple than tuck into cookies!
In UK we say high glycemic and low glycemic foods which I find more useful. So the higher the rating, the faster the sugar is absorbed into the blood stream.
So, go back to basics, think lots of veggies, lots of fruit, lean meat/fish whole grains, lots of water. Then allow yourself a tiny treat a day.
Hope this helps. More tips/advice? Just get back to me.

UK Personal Trainer and basic Life Coach

Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates

Posted on December 15, 2011 by admin

Charles asks…

What’s the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

And what are some healthier choices of simple and complex carbohydrates?

admin answers:

Complex are harder to break down. Simple break down much easier.
Complex carbs are like breads and rice
simple carbs are like sugars and candy.

They both give energy, but simple carbs give you instant boost, while complex give you gradual.

Complex carbs are way healthier than simple

Chris asks…

What is the Source of carbon used to make the complex carbohydrates in photosynthesis?

What is the Source of carbon used to make the complex carbohydrates in photosynthesis?
Biology Study guide question i could not find in the book. Please 10 points to best answer!

admin answers:

Just remember this very easy acronym CHON (pronounced KAWN)

C=Carbon
H=Hydrogen
O=Oxygen
N=Nitrogen

These are the essential 4 elements needed to sustain life.

In answering your question about the source of carbon, the plant can get it from both the air in the form of CO2 and also from the ground where the plant can absorb it from its roots. Additionally, the plant can get it from rain water that will deposit carbon on the leaves, stems and in the ground.

Richard asks…

Are whole wheat biscuits an example of complex carbohydrates?

Are whole wheat biscuits an example of complex carbohydrates? If not, what is a food that is an example of a complex carbohydrate that is easy to make?

admin answers:

The Whole Wheat part is not.

The biscuit part is. The Biscuit is made out of a bread of sorts, which is a complex carbohydrate.

So Yes. A Whole Wheat Biscuit is an example of a complex carb.

Helen asks…

What are the differences between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates?

What are the differences between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates in terms of physical properties and how the body uses them?
Can you name two complex carbohydrates and where you would find them in your diet?

admin answers:

The differences between simple and complex carbohydrates — and many of the popular weight-loss books seem to do all they can to muddy the waters even further.

Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients that provide calories in our diets. The other two are protein and fat. Carbohydrates provide most of the energy needed in our daily lives, both for normal body functions such as heartbeat, breathing and digestion and for exercise such as biking, walking and running up the stairs.

Carbohydrates are considered simple or complex based upon their chemical structure.Both types contain four calories per gram,
and both are digested into a blood sugar called glucose, which can then be used to fuel our bodies for work or exercise.
Somehow, simple carbohydrates have become known as the “bad” carbohydrates, while complex carbohydrates seem to be designated as the “good” carbohydrates. But there is no real scientific or nutritional justification for these descriptions.

Simple carbohydrates are digested quickly. Many simple carbohydrates contain refined sugars and few essential vitamins and minerals. Examples include fruits, fruit juice, milk, yogurt, honey, molasses, maple syrup and sugar.
Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest and are usually packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. Examples are vegetables, breads, cereals, legumes and pasta.
Most experts recommend that 50-60 percent of the total calories in our diet come from carbohydrates. The bulk of the carbohydrate choices should be complex carbs and most of the simple carbohydrate choices should come from fruits and milk or yogurt, which also contain vitamins and minerals. Avoid making the bulk of your carbohydrate choices from refined foods high in sugar, since they are usually low in the nutrients we need to maintain health and energy levels.

Michael asks…

What foods contain complex carbohydrates?

I’m on a diet that’s having me eat a small portion of Cream of Rice in the morning for the complex carbohydrates it evidently contains. What else has complex carbs? Could I susbstitute cream of wheat? What else?

admin answers:

Oatmeal.
Brown Rice.
100% Whole wheat foods.
100% Multi-grain foods.
Most vegetables too!

Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Foods

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

Steven asks…

Which of the following groups of foods is made up of the most complex carbohydrate items?

Apple juice, pork chop, and sweet potato,

Brown rice, beans, and cornbread.

Steak, baked potato, and cola.

Whole grain pasta, chicken, and cream sauce.

admin answers:

Brown rice, beans and cornbread. The rice and the cornbread are both complex carbs. There is some complex carbs in the beans also!

Mark asks…

What will be a good, in-expensive source of complex carbohydrates in a diet?

i am trying to include a load of ‘healthy’ carbs in my diet, only limited by high costs. i live in north america but pretty much open to different cultural foods.

admin answers:

Hi! Good for you for eating carbs!
Baked potatoes are a good source of healthy carbs because they also contain a lot of fiber. Different types of beans are also good (black beans, chick peas, navy (white) beans) and they, too, are a good source of fiber. Don’t go crazy with portion sizes, as these do contain a good amount of carbs. One small potato or 1/4 cup of beans are appropriate portion sizes. Pair these with salad greens and a source of low-fat protein and you have a great meal. Don’t forget to exercise daily to burn off any excess carbs your body doesn’t use naturally.

Laura asks…

What is the diff. between simple and complex carbohydrates?

What foods have what? And what does it matter if you are trying to lose/gain weight?

admin answers:

What are carbohydrates? Sugars, starches, fructose, sucrose, lactose, glucose, dextrose, waxy maise starch, corn starch, oatmeal, pasta, bread, oranges, apples, grapes, chicken, beef, turkey……….. Carbohydrates are found is just about anything. However, most of the world refers to sugars and starches when talking about carbohydrates. Some are simple carbohydrates and some are referred to as complex carbohydrates. What is the difference? Check out the carbohydrate telephone.

Take 2 cans, a piece of string and pull the string tight between the cans. Talk into one end and the person on the other end can hear you. Simple, effective, but only for short distances, not very durable and won’t last long with use. This is the perfect example of a simple carbohydrate.

White sugar, brown sugar, icing sugar, glucose, dextrose, fructose (found in fruit), maltodextrin, white rice, white bread, cookies, candies, soda pop and ice cream are all full of simple carbohydrates. They give fast energy, are easy to get, very cheap, effective for short bursts of energy, but not durable just like the tin can telephone. These types of carbohydrates do not typically keep blood sugar levels stable. Are they bad for you? NO

When you use them properly in your nutritional plan, they can be beneficial. Take too many and you get the “sugar rush” and the “crash” afterwards. You feel tired and blah! They are easily stored if you consume too many (fat gain).

Now, take apart your cellular phone. How much energy does it take? You have to remove the cover, take out the sim card, battery, antenna, led’s, wires and all the little doohickeys that are in there. Takes a lot of time and energy! This is a great way to describe complex carbohydrates. These should be the bulk of your carbohydrate intake every day.

Complex carbohydrates supply our body with a constant supply of energy and require more energy from the body to break apart. We don’t usually store it as fat as easily and foods with complex carbohydrates often have more vitamins and minerals than simple carbohydrates.

Sweet potatoes (yams), whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, quinoa, brown rice, steel cut oats, oatmeal, bran, cream of wheat type cereals, are all great sources of complex carbohydrates. Many also have protein and good fats.

The only time that is a good time to eat simple carbs is if you are having a cheat meal to stay sane, or you are having your post-workout meal. At this time your body needs the simple carbs to replenish blood sugar and muscle glycogen.

Complex carbs can be eaten anytime and especially before your workout to give you energy. Shoot for 200-300g of complex carbs a day for an active person. Shoot for 100g of protein and 40-60g of good fats!

Live life, enjoy food and have fun with it!

A.J. McAlendin

Mandy asks…

Foods that contain the most protein to help build muscle?

Need suggestions on any meats,veggies,foods that contain complex carbohydrates. I REALLY NEED HELP.

admin answers:

Protein: Chicken, fish, beans, lentils, quinoa
Complex carbs: whole-grain bread, brown rice, quinoa again, whole-wheat pasta

Charles asks…

what foods contain carbohydrates?

what foods are carbohydrates and complex carbs?
and also, why do you need carbohyrates?
and do they make you fat?
thanks in advance

admin answers:

Carbohydrates supply the body with the energy it needs to function. They are found almost exclusively in plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, peas, beans and whole grains. Milk and milk products are the only foods derived from animals that contain a significant amount of carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates are divided into two groups-simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates, sometimes called simple sugars, include fructose (fruit sugar), sucrose (table sugar), and lactose (milk sugar), as well as several other sugars. Fruits are one of the richest natural sources of simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are also made up of sugars, but the sugar molecules are strung together to form longer, more complex chains. Complex carbohydrates include fiber and starches. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates include vegetables, whole grains, peas, and beans.

The above was taken from the following website. Its a great site to help you understand carbs. They are not the evil thing that people think they are.
Http://1stholistic.com/Nutrition/hol_nutr_carbohydrates.htm

Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates List

Posted on November 26, 2011 by admin

Thomas asks…

list of complex carbohydrates?

admin answers:

Complex Carbohydrates = disaccharides, oligosaccharides & polysaccharides

Disaccharides

Sucrose · Lactose · Maltose · Trehalose · Turanose · Cellobiose

Oligosaccharides

Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) · Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) · Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS)

Polysaccharides

Glucose/Glucan: Glycogen · Starch (Amylose, Amylopectin) · Cellulose · Dextrin/Dextran · Beta-glucan (Zymosan, Lentinan, Sizofiran) · Maltodextrin

Fructose/Fructan: Inulin · Levan beta 2?6

Mannose/Mannan

Galactose/Galactan
N-Acetylglucosamine: Chitin

As sugars get more complex they are harder to break down. Human cannot digest cellulose, for example. Lactose is a fairly simple sugar, but those whose ancestry do not include milk drinkers are often lactose intolerant. Hunter gatherers, peoples of the cold North and peoples of arid countries. Either the did not have pastureland or they hunted-foraged.

John asks…

list and describe the uses of 3 complex carbohydrates?

i know the three are starch, cellulose, and glycogen, but i dont know how to describe then. its for a project,

admin answers:

Hi Dana, ur question is not clear for me. U want me to describe what starch/ cellulose / glycogen are? Or describe the uses of those. My English is not good. Sorry for it! But I’ll answer u in both ways!!!!

01. Describing what Starch is.

Starch is a polysacharide made of glucose molecules. Many glucose molecules bond each other by Glyco-cydic bonds and they form Starch. (in starch u can see both Amylose and Amylo pectene chains)

01.1 Uses of starch :

Starch is the main stored food in plants. Used as a respiratory substrate in plants.

02. Cellulose.

Cellulose is also a poly-saccharide made of glucose molecules. But in Cellulose u see Beta-glucose, unlike in starch or Glycogen where u see Alpha-glucose. So cellulose is more stronger than starch and Glycogen.

02.1. Uses.

Cellulose is the main structural component in plant cell walls.
Cellulose is the most available organic compound in the nature. (in animal bodies, its proteins)

03. Glycogen: Same as starch. Only different is in glycogen u only see Amylo pectene chains, no Amylose chains.

03.1. Uses

The main stored food in Fungi, But most important thing is u can find it as a stored food in animal liver and in animal tissues( Main type of stored food in animals is Fat, not glycogen) …

Tc. Bye. Study well.

Laura asks…

Which of the following complex carbohydrates is listed with its correct function?

Cellulose: structural component of plant cell walls
Chitin: constituent of bacterial cell walls
Starch: primary energy-storage molecule in animals
Amylose: main component of plant starch

admin answers:

Cellulose: structural component of plant cell walls

Sandy asks…

Complex Carbohydrates vs. Simple Carbohydrates?

I know that complex carbs are better for me but that is about the limit of my knowledge! Can anyone tell me why?
I would also much appreciate it if someone can perhaps list foods that contain complex carbohydrates in it.

Thank you for any response!

admin answers:

Complex carbs take longer to break down in the body, so the insulin response is slower. Simple carbs break down very quick and cause your blood sugar to spike and drop, like a yo-yo.

Complex carbs are listed here:
http://www.weightlossforall.com/complex-carbs.htm

Lisa asks…

Where do I find a listing of complex carbohydrate foods?

admin answers:

Pasta

Macaroni
Spaghetti
Brown rice

Potatoes

Other root vegetables
Wholemeal breads

Granary bread

Brown bread

Pitta bread

Bagel

Wholegrain cereals

High fiber breakfast cereals

Porridge oats

All bran

Wheetabix

Shredded wheat

Ryvita crispbread

Muesli

Cassava

Corn
Yam

Oatcakes

Peas

Beans

Lentils

www.mufu.com/health/dir2/list_of_complex_carbohydrates/index.

Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Are Found In

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Ken asks…

What is the difference between a simple sugar and a complex carbohydrate?

A. Sugars are made by plants, and complex carbohydrates are made by animals.
B. Complex carbohydrates are polymers of simple sugars.
C. Sugars are found in proteins, and complex carbohydrates are found in nucleic acids.
D. Complex carbohydrates are liquid at room temperature, and sugars are solid.

admin answers:

The answer is B. Complex carbohydrates are polymers of simple sugars.

Links for this answer:
Complex carbohydrates are also known as starches and are made of three or more linked sugars.

Http://diabetes.about.com/od/carbohydratefaq/f/typesofcarbs.htm

Complex carbohydrates on the other hand are made of a string of simple sugars which take much longer to be processed by the body than simple sugars.
Http://www.micronutra.com/journal/weight-loss/what%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-simple-carbohydrates-and-complex-carbohydrates

Donna asks…

All of the following are true of the fungi except?

A. they can grow in high concentrations of sugars and salts.
B. diseases caused by fungi are called mycoses.
C. identification of fungi usually involves examination of spore types.
D. they are capable of metabolizing complex carbohydrates found in newspaper and wood.
E. they are strict aerobes

admin answers:

The answer is “E. They are strict microbes”. Most fungi are aerobic, but some, such as “a Neocallimastix sp. Strain (LM-1), a Piromonas sp. Strain (SM-1), and a Sphaeromonas sp. Strain (NM-1)”, are anaerobic. The above were isolated from the rumens of sheep.

Http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC202937/

??????? ????

Daniel asks…

what is in regular brownies?

we are learning about carbohydrates, lipids,sugar and starch.
and i know how brownies have sugar for sure. but does it have lipids,sugar and starch?

admin answers:

Yes it’s exactly what you said it is. This is a real recipe!

Brownies
3 oz. Unsweetened chocolate
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a 9 inch square cake pan. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl or pot over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Combine well. Spread in the pan and bake for about 40 minutes, until dry on top and almost firm to the touch. Set the pan on a rack to cool for about 15 minutes, then cut the brownies into squares approximately 2 1/4 inches. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 16 brownies.

Chris asks…

health pls help me!!!!!!?

1. A sickness resulting from eating food that is not safe to eat (1 point)
empty-calorie foods
nutrition
foodborne illness
nutrient density
2. A nutrient that helps control the amount of fluid in your body (1 point)
sodium
calorie
protein
nutrition
3. A measure of nutrient content relative to total calories a food provides (1 point)
proteins
appetite
nutrient density
nutrition
4. Substances in food that your body needs (1 point)
nutrients
proteins
sodium
calorie
5. Nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues
(1 point)
empty-calorie foods
sodium
proteins
calorie
6. The study of nutrients and how the body uses them (1 point)
calorie
foodborne illness
nutrient density
nutrition
7. The psychological desire for food (1 point)
appetite
nutrition
hunger
empty-calorie foods
8. A unit of heat that measures the energy available in food (1 point)
nutrient density
calorie
sodium
protein
9. Foods that offer few, if any, nutrients but do supply calories (1 point)
nutrients
foodborne illness
emtpy-calorie foods
nutrient density
10. The body’s physical need for food (1 point)
calorie
nutrition
appetite
hunger
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
11. Carbohydrates are sugars and salts that occur naturally in foods, mainly in plants. (1 point)
True
False
12. All carbohydrates are made of sugar molecules. (1 point)
True
False
13. When molecules of sugar join together to form long chains, they are called starches or simple carbohydrates. (1 point)
True
False
14. Fiber is a special type of complex carbohydrate found in raw fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. (1 point)
True
False
15. Scientists that study nutrition are known as biologists. (1 point)
True
False
16. Proteins are made up of chemical building blocks called amino acids. (1 point)
True
False
17. Saturated fats are fats that are liquid at room temperature. (1 point)
True
False
18. Unsaturated fats are fats that remain solid at room temperature. (1 point)
True
False
19. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. (1 point)
True
False
20. Vitamins can be either water-soluble or fat-soluble. (1 point)
True
False

admin answers:

1. Food borne illness
2. Sodium
3. Nutrient density
4. Nutrients
5. Proteins
6. Nutrition
7. Appetite
8. Calorie
9. Empty-calorie foods
10. Hunger
11. False
12. True
13. False
14. True
15. False
16. True
17. False
18. False
19. True
20. True

Joseph asks…

Question about Fungus…(100 Points)?

Ok, so I don’t think I can give more than 10 points, oh well I’ve narrowed this down to 2 options, looking for some confirmation. I know for sure it’s not B,C or D. Thanks!!

All of the following are true of the fungi except
A. they can grow in high concentrations of sugars and salts.
B. diseases caused by fungi are called mycoses.
C. identification of fungi usually involves examination of spore types.
D. they are capable of metabolizing complex carbohydrates found in newspaper and wood.
E. they are strict aerobes.

admin answers:

Well i think the answer is E. Even though I’m 6th grade, I know for a fact that all fungi aren’t anaerobe’s. For example, yeast are anaerobic.
100 pts. Hahaa really draws attention, good thinking lol.
Hope I helped!!

Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Foods

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

Richard asks…

What foods are complex carbohydrates?

admin answers:

Grains such as cereals, pastas, breads, and rice.

Lizzie asks…

What are some foods that have alot of proteins, complex carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals,& vitamins?

Group the foods that have one of the things i named

admin answers:

Any meat products definitely have a lot of protein, even peanut butter! Also fish (6 ounces has 40 grams), eggs (a serving of 3 large eggs have 21 grams of protein), cheese (cottage cheese has 15 grams in every half cup), nuts (1/4 cup of almonds have 5 grams of protein), and beans. (a one cup serving of raw soybeans have 33 grams of protein).

Foods high in complex carbohydrates are include bagels, beans, brown bread, brown rice, corn, high fiber breakfast cereals, macaroni, oatmeal, pasta, peas, potatoes, shredded wheat, whole meal bread, wholegrain cereals, and yams.

Foods high in amino acids include vegetables like spinach, turnips, lettuce, carrots, radishes, cabbage, onions, beetroots, cucumbers and all green leaves. Fruits such as pomegranates, melons, oranges, apples, pineapple, papaya, grapes, raspberries and plums are all rich sources of amino acids. Some food garnishes such as mint, garlic, ginger and almonds also contain high percentages of amino acids.

Foods high in minerals and vitamins include apples, bananas, squash, peas, almonds, macadamia nuts, chestnuts, milk and its products, fortified orange juice, beef, poultry, seafood, nuts, legumes such as beans and grain products, oranges, peaches, sunflower seeds, peanuts, cashews, avocados, sweet potatoes, green leafy vegetables, legumes, kiwis, and blackberries.

Hope I helped

Michael asks…

what foods are complex carbohydrates in?

admin answers:

Anything that is starchy… Potatoes, pasta, bread, cereal, carrots, rice, flour, beans … Etc.

An easy general rule of thumb is anything from a plant has complex carbohydrates, especially from the roots or seeds. Meat do not have any (or much) complex carbohydrates..

Betty asks…

Is white rice is considered to be part of complex carbohydrate food groups ?

Is white rice is considered to be part of complex carbohydrate food groups

admin answers:

Yes, it is a carbohydrate.

Sandy asks…

Would beef noodle vegetarian soup be complex carb?

I’m working on a diet project. Would I include the soup, beef noodle, vegetarian as a complex carbohydrate food?
So I’m guessing broccoli and chedddar soup wouldn’t be complex either? OK.

admin answers:

Beef noodle isnt vegetarian, and broccoli cheddar probably isnt either.