HWS 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Guar Gum, Brussels Sprout, Chicory

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Name, picture, ,nutritional benefit, health risk, doses, toxicity. Polysacharides- chains of thousands of glucose molecules. Starch- storage form of carbohydrates found in plants, 4kcals/g. Dietary fiber- units of glucose and other monosacharides that cannot be fully digested. Glycogen- storage form of carbs found in muscle and liver. We want to have quick access to our sugar store when excercising. Starch: plants store glucose in chains of starch. May stimulate growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria. Right after exercise we do not want starch hard to digest and fiber. Cause bloating, discomfort and flatulence: food sources. 45-65% of total calories: athletes need more than-non athletes, 3-5g/kg sedentary-light activity, 8-10g/kg regular and long duration, intense endurance activity. Carbohydrates: dri"s recommend a minimum of 130 grams/ day. My plate recommends: 6 servings of grain/day, 3 servings of vegetables/day, 3 servings of dairy/day, 2 servings of fruit/day. Most forms are non digestible polysaccharides; provide no energy. Most plant foods contain both soluble and insoluble fibers.

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