Nutrition 1010

When carbs are digested what is the usable form in the body

when carb are digested the usable form in the body is tissues

What are complex Carbs ?

Complex carbs are long chains of sugars units arranged into starch or fiber , complex carbs includes most fibers , glycogen ,starch , and cellulose .Compounds of fibers include cellulose , hemicellulose,pectin, and lignin.

Two things to look at when look at when buying bread?

Remember to always look for the whole bread and also remember that the color of bread does not the mean anything.

The nutrients required by law to be added to refined to grain products are

Riboflavin , folate,Thiamin , Niacin

Where are carbs in the food chain link ?

Carbs are the first link in food chain

Are carbohydrates fattening agents and also is it bodies preferred fuel for body's function ?

Carbohydrates are not fattening agents in food and it is preferred fuel for most of the bodys function.

What are one of Glucose functions ?

Glucose fuels most of the bodys cells

Insoluble fiber and soluble fibers?

Insoluble fiber aids in easy elimination , soluble fibers binds with bile in intestines and is excreted in fences thus lowering blood cholesterol. Oatmeals has greatest cholesterol lowering effect and whole wheat have the least.

Two things about soluble fiber and Insoluble fibers ?

Milk is not a major sources of soluble fibers and Insoluble fibers does not lower the risk of diabetes

How do plants store glucose ?

Plants store glucose as starch because glucose is soluble in water

Soy milk ?

Soy milk is a great replacement for lactose intolerant people and also a great source of calcium

When starch complete ?

Starch digestion is complete when it reaches the small intestine.

What is the easiest starch to digest ?

The easiest starch to digest is white flour

The energy we get from food comes from where ?

The energy we get from the foods come from the photosynthesis

How are refined plants in terms of fibers ?

Unrefined plants have a mix of fiber types

fiber for under 50 ?

Women under fifty should consumer 25 grams fiber daily , to get good fibers intake we should eat more fruits , vegetables and grains

How bond of starch are easily broken down ?

bonds of starch are easily broken down by human enzymes , to much fiber can cause limited absorption of of iron, zinc or calcium