Carbohydrates and Fiber Flashcards
(14 cards)
The main function of carbohydrates is to provide…
energy for the body
The average minimum amount of carbohydrates needed to fuel the brain is
130 g/day
Median carbohydrate intake is ___ for men and ___ for women aged 20 years and older
296 g/day
256 g/day
The acceptable macro nutrient distribution range for carbohydrates is __ to __ of calories
45% - 65%
Monosaccharides: simple carbohyrdrates
Glucose (e.g. corn syrup)
Fructose (e.g. fruits)
Galactose (e.g. found in milk)
Disaccharides: simple carbohydrates
Sucrose (e.g. table sugar)
Lactose (e.g. milk sugar)
Maltose (e.g. malt sugar)
Polysaccharides: complex carbohydrates
Starch (e.g. grains, legumes, root vegetables)
Fiber (e.g. whole grains, fruits, vegetables)
Glycogen
The liver converts ______ and _______ into glucose, which is then released into the bloodstream.
Fructose
Galactose
The body digests __ of starch within _ to _ hours after ingestion
95% of starch within 1 to 4 hours
Digestible carbohydrates provide _ cal/g of energy
4 cal/g
Dietary fiber is the substance in plant foods that is indigestible. Types of fiber include: _____, ___, ______. _________
Pectin
Gum
Cellulose
Oligosaccharides
Fiber is important for proper _____ __________. It adds bulk to the feces and stimulates peristalsis to ease elimination
bowel elimination
Studies show fiber helps to lower _________ and lessen the incidence of intestinal cancers
Cholesterol
Total fiber AI is __ g/day for women and __ g/day for men
25 g/day
38 g/day
