Transcript BCHM 311.pptx

Introduction to Utilization of
Macronutrients - Objectives
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Outline a general view of the process of digestion and
absorption.
List the most common types of dietary carbohydrates outlining
their sources.
list the different enzymes required for breaking down of dietary
carbohydrates into individual sugars , state their chemical
function, and their location.
Explain the effect of enzyme deficiency (congenital or
acquired) on utilization of dietary carbohydrates.
Explain the effect of defect in the carrier mechanism on
glucose and galactose absorption.