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Health Final
11 cards·by lzegelstein
sugars and starches that come from plant material
carbohydrates
sugars (processed are higher in calories)
simple carbs
long chain carbs (whole grains, potatoes, grains, pasta)
complex carbs
what gives us most of our energy
carbohydrates
what is the energy that carbohydrates gave us converted into
ATP
what 2 forms are energy converted into
glucose and glycogen
what circulates in the blood for quick energy
glucose
where is glycogen stored
liver (and muscles)
what filters out toxins
liver
high levels of carbs cause an increase in blood sugar depending on how fast they are released
into our system from digestion leads to
the crash
what is the scale that measures how fast carbs set into your system
glycemic index