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JUMP DIRECTLY TO SLIDE Supermarket Biology Another name for sugar is carbohydrate. Just what is table sugar ? Carbohydrates such as glucose have the chemical formula C(H2O), for example C6H12O6 Glucose is a monosaccharide, sucrose is a disaccharide Just because something is labeled a cereal bar is it good for you? Are Pop-Tarts a breakfast food? How much sugar do they contain? Are Pop-Tarts a breakfast food? How much carbohydrate do they contain? Are Pop-Tarts a breakfast food? How much carbohydrate do they contain? Item B Which of these items has the most sugar? Is there a difference between honey and table sugar ? Sucrose = Glucose Fructose Can you rely on others to inform you about what you need to know? Sugar free dental-friendly gum has become very common In addition to being sugar free, many have baking soda. Why? One common theme is that these gums claim to reduce bacteria and plaque This gum helps neutralize plaque acids Is this true, is it important (and did you even bother to read it)? Where does plaque fit in with regard to carbohydrates? What is the purpose of toothpaste? Have you ever wondered just what ingredients are in toothpaste and why? Ingredients of toothpaste (and why they are added) What is so bad about plaque? such that you would even want to brush on the Go ? Plaque is a colony of bacteria The Aquafresh graph The pH in the plaque (and around your teeth) drops after eating the acidity increases Your teeth undergo cycles of demineralization/remineralization Electron micrograph of demineralized enamel (your tooth after soft drinks) Honey is composed of glucose and fructose monosaccharides The bacterium Streptococcus Why do honey jars carry this warning? Would you drink this milk? What are these bacteria doing in your milk? Why do companies make lactose-free drinks? Lactose comes from milk, so why drink lactose reduced milk ? Is that great, or what? Is it meaningful to say that preserves are fat-free ? Strawberry preserves: 4 cups strawberries 3 cups sugar Structure of fat: a triglyceride There are a lot of items that provide alternatives to butter Does this item contain trans fat? Why do the Nutrition Facts What is the difference between butter and margarine? In addition to cholesterol, look at the saturated fat What is meant by no added stabilizers ? Should you avoid trans fats? If you are not going to eat carbohydrates? Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins A warning from the National Institutes of Health Many protein bars contain protein from milk or soy Are protein bars good for you? Just what is in them? The Plus Can you parse a food label? What item is this item? How much have you learned? What is this item? What is this item? What is this item? What are these items? Your take-home exercise The End        synchronize video with current slide