Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
The main nutrient found in the grain group.
Bran
The nutrients provided by this part of the wheat kernel include fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Endosperm
The nutrients provided by this part of the wheat kernel include starch and protein.
Germ
The nutrients provided by this part of the wheat kernel include unsaturated fatty acids, B-Vitamins, Vitamin E, Iron and Zinc.
Energy
The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide this.
20-35 grams
The recommendation from The National Cancer Institute of daily fiber intake.
Water
Without the presence of fiber and ___ in the intestines, the digested food mixture becomes solid and stale. You become constipated.
Fruits and vegetables with skins
A great food source of fiber.
Cellulose
A non-digestible fiber.
Glucose
Commonly known as blood sugar.
Fructose
Commonly known as fruit sugar.
Maltose
Commonly known as malt sugar.
Lactose
Commonly known as milk sugar.
Sucrose
Commonly known as table sugar.
Simple sugars
Complex carbohydrates break down into ___ for an easier digestive process.
Diverticulosis
Eating fiber may reduce the risk of this along with colon and rectal cancer.
Bulk
Fiber creates ___ in the diet. You are going to feel full longer.
Constipation
Fiber helps to keep bowel movements soft in form and reduces problems related to this.
Whole grains, dried beans, rice and pasta
Food sources of complex carbohydrates.
Fruits, honey, candy bars, soda
Food sources of simple carbohydrates.
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Carbohydrates provide these many calories per gram.
Fiber
Called roughage or cellulose, this is a form of complex carbohydrate.
Complex carbohydrates
Called starches, they give a long and continuous energy supply to the body.
Simple carbohydrates
Called sugars, they give a quick energy supply to the body.