NFS284H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Quaker Oats Company, Endosperm, Chlorophyll
13 Mar 2018
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Photosynthesis: chlorophyll in plant leaves use energy from sunlight to combine co2 from air and h2o from ground to form glucose and release o2. Added sugars = empty calories: according to studies- high intake of sugar does not necessarily mean someone gets less nutrients in their diet. Nutrient content of cereals: comparing quaker oats, mini wheats, lucky charms, most nutrients in lucky charms- not empty calories. Whole grains vs refined grains: whole or unrefined grains contain, bran layers- good source of fibre and vitamins, germ- good source of vegetable oils and vitamin e, endosperm- contains starch and some protein. Less healthy when consumed alone (drinks) and in excess. Simple carbs: sugars, complex carbs, starch and fibre, carbs in diet classified as, mono and disaccharides. Sugars: oligosaccharides, 3-9 sugar units, polysaccharides, >10 sugar units (starch and fibre, major dietary monosaccharides, glucose. Fruits and vegetables: high fructose corn syrup (hfcs, galactose, not present in foods, fructose.
