NTDT200 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Glycemic Index, Saturated Fat, Lactose Intolerance
16 Aug 2016
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Protein needs: body weight x 2. 2 kg/ lbs x . 8g/kg. Fat recommendations: 20-35% daily intake: cholesterol <300 mg, linoleic: 5-10, linolenic: . 6-. 12% Rda: 45-65 % cho, no more than 25% added sugars, 25g/day fiber. Digestion and absorption: liver receives absorbed cho, liver and muscles stores glycogen, mainly digested in small intestine. Variety of sugars- glucose (most common), fructose, galactose. Lactose intolerance review table with foods indicating amount: lowest: whole-wheat bread, cheese, highest: ice cream, milk, yogurt. Fiber different kinds, where it is found and benefits: soluble, insoluble, digested in large intestine. Glycemic index: want a low glycemic effect, high: white bread, potatoes, low: peanuts, soybeans. Saturated vs unsaturated characteristics and dietary sources: saturated: full of hydrogen"s, no double bonds, Lard, animal fats, coconut, palm: unsaturated: missing hydrogen"s, point of double bonds, name is omega # acid because of what methyl end it"s closest to, linolenic acid, keep refrigerated. Characteristics of trans fats: increases ldl cholesterol, hydrogenated oils.
