insoluble fiber

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appendicitis is a finger-like projection just below

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the first pocket-like area of the colon

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symptoms of appendicitis

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sudden abdominal pain
loss of appetite
nausea
vomiting
constipation or diarrhea
low-grade fever

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treatments of appendicitis

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surgery
antibiotic therapy

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fibers action in colon cancers

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dilutes, binds with, and removes potential cancer-causing agents from the colon

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small fat molecules produced by bacterial fermentation are thought to

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activate cancer-destroying mechanisms
reduce inflammation

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dietary counseling for colon cancers

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adequate fluid intake
adequate fiber intakes(whole foods)

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qualities of fiber include

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low in naturally occurring fats, added fats and sugars
contain an array of nutrients
low in calories
assist in weight loss and prevent weight gain

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fiber in foods is not

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digested and provides no calories

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fiber holds and swells with

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water promoting feelings of fullness

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small fat molecules produced by bacterial fermentation are thought to

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use the body’s hormones to produce feelings of fullness

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inadequate dietary fiber intake (less than 21g per day for adults)

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increase risk of constipation and diarrhea
increased risk of developing colon disorders
increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and/ or atherosclerosis

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adequate dietary fiber intake (21-38g)

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low risk of developing intestinal disorders/colon cancer
improved glucose control
potential lowering of total cholesterol and LDL

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excessive fiber intake

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increased risk of minerals bound into the fiber and expelled with the rest of fecal material
increase risk of intestinal tract blockage
increased risk of unintentional weight loss

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in whole grains, there are 4 parts to the kernel

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germ (nutrient rich)
endosperm(starch and small amt of protein)
bran(fiber rich)
husk(chaff not edible)

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refined grains contains only

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endisperm

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that

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at least half of daily grains are whole

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the us enrichment act of 1942

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iron
thiamin
riboflavin
niacin
folate added 1996

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whole foods offer more than enriched grain foods

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vitamin B6
magnesium
zinc
fiber
phytochemicals
texture, tase and aroma

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high fiber may indicate fiber sources

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have been added

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brown color does not indicate

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whole grain

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goals for digestion resulting in absorption of monosaccharides

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starch and disaccharides are broken down into monosaccharides for absorption

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digestible starch

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begins in the mouth
ceases in the stomach
resumes and is completed in small intestine

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resistant starch

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fermented by bacteria in the colon

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sugars digestion

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split to yield free monosaccharides
begins and is completed in the small intestine

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absorption of sugars occurs in the

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small intestine

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monosaccharides transported via veins to the

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liver

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maltose digesting enzyme

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maltase

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maltose’s yield

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glucose and glucose

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sucrose digesting enzyme

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sucrase

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sucrose yields

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glucose and fructose

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lactose’s digesting enzyme

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lactase

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lactose yields

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glucose and galactose