Types
Carbohydrates are _____, _____, and _____ that provide energy for your body
sugars, starches, and fibers
what is the body's preferred source of energy?
carbohydrates
all carbs must be converted to what for the cells to use
glucose
what is the RDA for carbohydrates
130 grams
the glycemic index measures what
how quickly carbs are digested, absorbed, and enter the bloodstream
3 main types of carbohydrates
Monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides
carbohydrates allow what to be used for more vital roles in the body
proteins
what does insulin do
helps regulate blood glucose levels
at least ____ of daily grain servings should be whole grains
half
starchy foods provide ___ calories per gram
4
examples of monosaccharides
glucose, fructose, galactose
too few carbohydrates can lead to a condition called what
ketosis
excess glucose is stored as
glycogen and fat
what percent of total daily calories should be added sugars
10%
______ is a disease characterized by an inability to use or produce insulin
diabetes mellitus
starch
what does ketosis do to the blood
makes it more acidic
in muscles and liver
glycogen
reccomended daily fiber intake for males 14-50 years
38 grams
tooth decay related to carbohydrate consumption
dental caries
simple carbohydrates include both _______ and _______
monosaccharides; disaccharides
adding bulk to the diet, promoting normal digestion, preventing constipation/diarrhea, and helps people feel full longer
fat
if storage capacity is exceeded
reccomended daily fiber intake for females 14-18 years and females 19-50 years
including plenty of fiber in a low-fat diet may help reduce the risk of (4 things)
appendicitis, heart disease, colon cancer, and diabetes