Nutrition ch 3

sugar alcohols provide__

1.5 to3 calories per gram

what percentage of total calories does the WHO recommend be the upper limit for added sugars?

10%

a tablespoon of sugar provides:

12 grams of carbs

how many calories do raisins provide

128 calories

a food may be labeled a good source of fiber is it contains__grams per serving

2.5-4.9

how many grams of fiber should be consumed daily by women and men over the age of 50?

21g women, 30g men

what % of total calories should come from carbs to reduce risk of chronic diseases

45% to 65%

how many pounds of added sugars were consumed by each American in 2008, as estimated by the Us Dep. of Ag

97 lbs

list five functions of sugar in cooking

add sweetness, aids in creaming process, good texture, fermentation, balances acidity

list six whole grains

barley, corn, oats, oatmeal, rye, cornmeal, Milo,wheat, Bulgar, wheat berries

which of the following is not a characteristic of insoluble fiber

beneficial for people with diabetes because it aids in controlling blood glucose levels

which food has the most fiber?

black beans

polenta is a grain product made from

corn

three of the following are function of sugars, which is not?

discourages browning in baked goods

which statement about honey is true

don't give it to babies

canned or bottled fruits in ruit juice or water have half the nutrient content as fresh or frozen fruits

false

dietary fiber is an energy-yielding, single compound that is easily digested by the body

false

insoluble fiber can lower blood cholesterol, reduce the incidence of some forms of cancer, and help regulate the body's use of sugars

false

table sugar is nutrient dense

false

when eaten, complex carbs enter a person's bloodstream as quickly as simple sugars

false

whole grains are often enriched with b vitamins and iron

false

the required grams of fiber for a food to be labeled "high-fiber" is ___ or more grams of fiber

five

honey is rich in which form of sugar

fructose

a scale that ranks carbs by how high they raise blood glucose levels compared to pure glucose

glycemic index

some carbs stored in the body, such as liver

glycogen

eating lots of insoluble fiber

helps the body remove waste

all of the following are true characteristics of sugar or syrups. which one doesn't belong

honey has approximately 55% more calories per teaspoon than table sugar.

name three ways to increase whole grains in menu planning

incorporate throughout meal, serve whole grain bread, use whole grain pasta, pancakes, brown rice, and barley as new options

the sweeteners made from the stevia plant are reported to have an aftertaste similar to

licorice

aspartame is the sweetener found in

nutrasweet and equal

all but one of the following are true about whole grains. which one is not true?

often enriched with b vitamins and iron

list three functions of carbs in the human body

provide energy, fat metabolism protein sparing

turbinado sugar

raw sugar that has been partially refined

which is not a true statement about sugar substitutes

reports show that public demand is decreasing due to concerns with side effects

when looking for sources of sugar on an ingredient label, which one would not be a sugar source?

reservatrol

oats and barley are particularly good sources of

soluble fiber

splenda is the brand name for which sugar substitute

sucralose

the cells of which body organ are specifically dependent upon carbs as fuel?

the brain

glycogen is

the storage form of carbs in the liver

which of the following nutrients are added when grains are enriched

thiamin and iron

a whole grain must include germ, endosperm, and bran

true

agave influences blood sugar levels at a slower rate than table sugar because it is primarily fructose

true

artificial sweeteners are typically several hundred to several thousand time sweeter than sugar

true

bran, seeds, and nuts are among the best sources of insoluble fiber

true

complex carbs, polysaccharides, are long strands of thousands of glucose units. true or false

true

empty-calorie simple carbs are found in soft drinks

true

high fructose corn syrup is corn syrup that has been processed to turn some of the glucose into fructose

true

in order to maximize texture and taste when cooking with sugar, you should consider the sweetening power and form

true

insoluble fiber adds to the feeling of fullness after a meal and absorbs water during digestion

true

natural sugars that are in fruits and milk are simple sugars. true or false

true

simple sugars include monosaccharides and disaccharides

true

some sugar substitutes are heat stable and can be used in cooking

true

sugar substitutes such as those made from neotame and sucralose are at least 200 times sweeter

true

though typically used in small amounts, molasses is the only sweetener that has calcium, potassium, and iron

true

which is a refined grain

white rice