NUTR 132 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: American Heart Association, Refined Grains, Whole Grain
5 Dec 2018
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Fiber: reducing cholesterol absorption & obesity risk, soluble fiber reduces cholesterol absorption, reduce cholesterol synthesis in the liver, low in calories d. Increases satiety, feel full after a meal: carbohydrate needs, rda is 130 grams per day for adults, recommendations vary i. ii. Nutrition facts panel: 60: base intake primarily on: Vegetables i. ii: whole grain breads iv. v. How much fiber do we need: women: i. Al is 25g per day: men: i. Ai is 38 grams per day: goal of 14g per 1000kcal, dv is 25g for 2000 kcal dietary pattern, average u. s. intake: i. Refined breads & crackers: dental caries i. ii. Erosions in surface of tooth caused by acids made by bacteria as they metabolize sugars. Sticky and gummy food high in sugar promote caries: type 1 diabetes, occurs more often in children, genetic link, body stops producting insulin i. 1: diet therapy, type 2 diabetes, people over 40 years of age b, obesity.
