HNFE 1004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Fructose, Amylose, Bran

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Consumption of whole grains that are high in fiber reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes. 3 parts of a kernel of wheat. Rich in nutrients to support new plant. Provide 4 kcal of energy per gram. Recommended intake is 45% to 65% of total daily calories. Formed as a product of starch digestion. Abundant in grains, legumes, and starchy vegetables. Abundant in legumes, nuts, whole grains, vegetables, and some berries. Broken down to provide glucose in the blood. Broken down to provide energy to do work such as exercise. Many label names such a sugar, brown sugar, invert sugar, high fructose corn syrup, syrup, honey, malt syrup, molasses, dextrose, etc are added sugars. 144/16. 8 = 8. 5 teaspoons of added sugar. Average american diet = >100 pounds of added sugar each year. Around 22 tsp or 352 calories of added sugar each day. Monosaccharides are absorbed by small intestine then transported to the blood.

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