HPE-2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Dietary Fiber, Unsaturated Fat, Semi-Vegetarianism
21 Feb 2017
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Complex carbohydrate: a polysaccharide consisting of a chain of glucose molecules; starch. Dietary fiber: coarse, indigestible plant matter, consisting primarily of polysaccharides; when eaten, stimulates intestinal peristalsis. Essential amino acids: amino acids are necessary for good health but cannot be produced by the body, so they must be supplied through the diet. Fats: the body"s primary storage form of energy; they supply the body with nine calories of energy per gram ingested. Flexitarians: those who consume a semi-vegetarian diet with a focus on vegetarian food with occasional meat consumption. Insoluble fiber: dietary fiber that does not dissolve easily in water. Lactovegetarians: those who eat dairy products, fruits, and vegetables but do not consume any other animal products (meat, poultry, fish, or eggs). Macronutrient: a nutrient required in relatively large amounts (i. e. , gram quantities), such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, or water; sometimes certain minerals are included, such as calcium, chloride, or sodium.
