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Exam 1 Nutrition, Health, and WellnessNR228
Label meaning of serving size
The amount of a product that is most commonly consumed
Monosaccharides
glucose, fructose, galactose
-Have one sugar molecule
--Most fruits, vegetables and honey
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Disaccharides
sucrose, lactose, maltose
-Have 2 sugar molecules
--Sugar and milk
Polysaccharides
Have many sugar molecules
--Rice, potatoes, corn, and wheat
Function of carbohydrates
Provide energy
-Liver is important organ
-Brain and CNS crave carbs as fuel but can not store them
-Protein sparing effect if carbs is sufficient for energy needs, protein wont be sacrificed to
supply energy
, -Dietary fiber not fat
-Naturally occurring sweeteners (sucrose and fructose)
Sugar alcohols
sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol
When reading a food label, how can you know what ingredients make up most of the
product?
The first three ingredients listed will have the highest percentage
PKU patients should not have what type of sugar? Why?
Aspartame or anything containing aspartame
-Because their bodies cannot break down excess phenylalanine, resulting in a buildup that
causes medical problems
Glycemic Index
Ranking of foods according to how it raises blood glucose levels compared with a reference
food
Glycemic load
the amount of carbohydrate in a food multiplied by the glycemic index of the carbohydrate
Fiber
A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
What are the functions of water?
Provides shape and rigidity to cells
Helps regulate body temp
Acts as a lubricant
Cushions body tissue
Transports nutrients and waste products
Acts as a solvent
Provides a source of trace minerals
Participates in chemical reactions
Minerals for blood health include
Iron, Zinc, Copper
Minerals for bone health
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