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.