How Much Carbohydrate Do You Need and What Are the Best Foods Sources?

Question 1

What is the daily minimum amount of carbohydrates recommended?

Answer 1

DRI: 130 grams
AMDR: 45%-65% of calories

Question 2

What is the minimum amount of fiber recommended for daily intake?

Answer 2

14 grams for every 1,000 calories.

Question 3

Bran

Answer 3

The indigestible outer shell of the grain kernel

Question 4

Germ

Answer 4

In grains, the seed of the grain kernel.

Question 5

Endosperm

Answer 5

The starchy part of the grain kernel

Question 6

Refined grain

Answer 6

Grain foods that are made with only the endosperm of the kernel. The bran and germ are not included

Question 7

Whole Grains

Answer 7

Grain foods that are made with the entire grain kernel: the bran, the endosperm, and the germ.

Question 8

Enriched grains

Answer 8

Refined grain foods that have folic acid, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and iron added.

Question 9

What types of foods help meet starch and fiber needs?

Answer 9

Whole Grains

Question 10

What foods provide simple sugars, starch, and fiber?

Answer 10

Fruits and vegetables

Question 11

What foods are excellent sources of fiber?

Answer 11

Legumes, nuts, and seeds

Question 12

What foods provide some simple sugars?

Answer 12

Low-fat and Fat-free dairy products