Carbohydrates, Fiber and Your Microbiome

Online
Carbohydrates are typically the most abundant component of food and the most misunderstood. While most often equated with starch, there are many different types depending on their compositions and molecular lengths. Short chains are often simple sugars, while long chains can be starch or fiber. We will discuss the structural variations of carbohydrates and how these variations lead to different biological functions. We will also discuss the differences between starch and fiber and how one gives us nutrition while the other feeds our microbiome.
Academic Units
0
Section Number
244SNR402
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

The Zoom link to participate in this course will be provided via email the day before the FIRST session of every course. Students should save the link for all upcoming sessions of any class. OLLI does NOT send repeat reminders and links after a course begins.

Students receive an Enrollment Confirmation by email after enrolling in this course online or by phone with our Student Services team. 530-757-8777.

Enrollment Policies

This course requires a paid OLLI membership.

All withdrawal requests are subject to a $20 processing fee.  No refunds are given for a withdrawal once a course has begun.