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- Carbohydrates are a class of nutrients that is a major source of energy for the body
- Can also server as a glue that holds cells togehter
- Can also server as a glue that holds cells together
- Classified as simple or complex
- Plants are rich sources of carbohydrates
There are 3 categories of carbs.
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- Refined grain products are generally low in fiber
# Glucose
- Insulin is the hormone secreted from the beta cells of the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels by helping glucose enter cells
- Released when blood glucose levels are high
- Glucagen is a hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancrease that helps regulate blood glucose leve
- Released when blood glucose levels are **HIGH**
- Glucagon is a hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels
- Released when blood glucose levels are **LOW**
- Glyconeogenisis: Creates glucose
- Glycogenolysis: Glycogen stores are broken down
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