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| US Dietary guideline regarding whole grain is |
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| make half of your grain choices whole grain. |
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| What is a nutrient that does not provide kcalories? |
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| are substances in plants that reduce the risk of cancer & heart disease when eaten often. Contained in whole grain foods. |
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| How many kcals per gram do the following things have? Carbohydrates, lipids, protein |
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| Carbohydrate and proteins have 4 grams per kcal. Fat has 9 grams per kcal. |
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| the chemical name for the sugar used in baking. |
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| Soluble Fiber (is *) is found in carbohydrate foods and works in the body by |
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| Moving through the walls of the small intestine and into the blood stream where it assists with cholesterol levels. |
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| In order to be absorbed, all carbohydrates must be broken down into |
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a) are useful in treating constipation;
b) lower serum cholesterol levels; and
c) are good for diabetics. |
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| Ketosis is a condition that results from |
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| the breakdown of ketones in the blood from the incomplete breakdown of fatty acids when there is an inadequate supply of carbohydrates. |
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| A molecule of high fructose corn syrup is similar to the molecule sucrose in what way? |
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| It has a higher % of fructose than sucrose (45% glucose and 55% fructose.) |
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| The monosaccharides sugars are |
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| glucose, fructose and galactose. |
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| liquid at room temperature and from plant sources. |
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| Saturated fats and trans fats have what effect on blood cholesterol levels? |
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| Polyunsaturated fats are found in large amounts in |
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| soybean oil and safflower oil. |
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| Cholesterol is found in peanut butter, jelly, cheese, OR bread? |
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| a) transport triglyerices & cholesterol from the intestine thru the lymph system to the blood. ) transport much of the cholesterol found in the blood & C) contain fat and protein. |
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| Fat intake recommendations for adults are what % of kcals? |
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| Triglycerides is the major form of lipids in the body and in food. |
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Triglycerides are made up of 3 fatty acids
a) saturated fats
b) monounsaturated fats
c) polyunsaturated fats |
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| What are the functions of cholesterol? |
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a) it is a part of every cell in the body.
b) is starting material for some hormones.
c) helps form cell membranes AND
d) makes Bile. |
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| A high blood cholesterol level increases the risk for |
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a) high blood pressure;
b) cardiovascular disease; AND
c) obesity. |
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| The lipoprotein that assists with the digestion of fat by assisting w/the transport thru walls of the intestine. |
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| the lipoprotein called "good cholesterol" b/c it appears to pick up cholesterol around the body & take it back to the liver for disposal. |
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| Which food contains the most trans fat? donut, baked beans, sirloin steak or fresh apple? |
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| The enzyme that assists with the breakdown of fat is called |
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