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True or False
Fiber A Complex Carb
100
These are the body’s main source of energy. (What are carbohydrates?). They are quickly converted into glucose which is the form of energy that cells use to perform essential functions in the body.
What is Carbohydrate
100
Table sugar, fructose and lactose are all examples of this type of carbohydrate
What is simple
100
Breads, legumes, rice, pasta, fruits and vegetables such as potatoes are all examples of this type of carbohydrate
What is complex
100
Sucrose is a complex carb
False ..table sugar
100
- Name the two types of fiber
Soluble and insoluble
200
Name the two types of carbohydrate
What are simple and complex
200
True or False – simple carbohydrates with added table sugars such as soda add calories, a lot of nutrients and physical satisfaction
False
200
Complex carbohydrates are often referred to as this item commonly used to stiffen collars
What are Starches
200
True or False – all complex carbs are created equal
(false) – opt for whole grains--oatmeal, bulger, brown rice, foods made with whole wheat over refined grains--white flour, regular rice – these are processed which removes the outer layer of the grain along with fiber, vitamins and minerals.
200
This type of fiber is a natural laxative
What is insoluble fibre
300
Although most of us plan our meals around protein rich foods such as beef and chicken, it is recommended that these provide the foundation of a nutritious diet
What are complex carbohydrates
300
True or False – Simple carbohydrates contain many more nutrients than complex carbohydrates
False it is the other way round
300
True or False – complex carbs take longer to digest and can help you feel more satisfied.
True
300
True or False – Carbohydrates are the main cause of weight gain.
False too many calories is the cause of weight gain
300
Wheat bran, whole grains, vegetables, nuts and seeds are all good sources of this type of fiber
What is insoluble fiber
400
Carbohydrates should account for this percentage of your caloric intake daily. Hint: It’s a range between 40 and 70.
What is 40-60%
400
Carbohydrate rich cookies, candy or crackers are types of food we reach for when we are eating for --------
What is comfort
400
This complex carbohydrate cannot be digested and helps the body eliminate waste
What is fiber
400
True or False – carbs eaten after 7 p.m. turn to sugar
True /False all carbs turn into sugar
400
Oat bran, barley, dry beans and fruit are all good sources of this type of fiber
What is soluble fiber - good to reduce cholesterol
500
Many of our vitamin and mineral needs are largely met through carbohydrate rich foods. Enriched breads and cereals are an important source of this mineral – something that Popeye consumed a lot of)
What is iron
500
Simple sugars except for those coming from milk and fruit should account for no more than this percentage of daily calories. The little Indians always followed this rule
What is 10%
500
Complex carbohydrates should account for a minimum of this percentage of daily calories. Hint, it’s the new 20
What is 40%
500
True or False – you need to eat more protein than carbs before exercising
false). A relatively high carb, moderate protein, low fat meal is best. Protein is important for muscle building and repair, but you need the carbs for energy.
500
Good sources of fiber have at least this many grams per serving (think dos point cinco)--
What is 2.5
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