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Which of the following are appropriate uses of aspartame
Sugar free strawberry preserve and chewing gum and diet soda
Aspartame is an alternative sweetener made of two _____ acids (phenylalanine and aspartic acid) and methanol.
amino
Name the long, straight-chain type of starch that makes up about 20% of digestible starch
amylose
What are some natural food sources of sucrose
sugar beets and maple sugar
Whole grains
Are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Which of these following foods contain essentially no carbohydrates
Beef Butter Eggs
Whole grains contain what?
Bran, germ, and endosperm
The dietary guidelines urge Americans to
Consume 3 or more ounces per day of whole grains and limit sugar intake
Wheat
Contains high amounts of gluten which enables bakers to create risen breads
In metabolic syndrome, which of the following may be elevated
Fasting glucose blood pressure Triglycerides
If you do not consume adequate carbohydrates, what other dietary components can supply energy? Select all that supply
Fat and protein
A diet excessively high in _________ May decrease the absorption of the essential minerals zinc and iron
Fiber
Barley
Highest in fiber , very slow cooking
Corn
Known for its sweet flavor
__________is a condition characterized by moderately high fasting blood glucose (100- 125 mg/dL)
Prediabetes
Quinoa
Rich in high-quality protein this is a small light colored round grain