David Katz

Glucose in plasma is the most readily available energy source for most cells

homeostatic mechanisms for the maintenance of relatively stable blood glucose levels must be robust,

brain, red blood cells, and renal medulla rely on glucose almost exclusively

Glycogen acts as a storage carbohydrate

dietary fiber intake is derived primarily from carbohydrate-rich foods.

viscous (pectin, beta-glucan, guar gum) and nonviscous (cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose).

carbon and water molecules in a 1:1 ratio.

only starch is digestible.

amylose and amylopectin,

Highly gelatinized starches can be digested rapidly,