FIN 301 Study Guide - Final Guide: Broccoli, Sulforaphane, Cruciferous Vegetables
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Aid in fat and protein metabolism: called: Simple and complex carbs: simple carbs (1 or 2 sugar units) Added to many other foods: complex carbs (chains of many sugars) Eat whole grains not refined sugars: wg higher in fiber, vitamins, minerals, wg take longer to digest. Slower rise in glucose levels: wg should be 1st ingredient. Whole wheat, whole rye, whole oats, oatmeal, whole-grain corn, brown rice, popcorn, barley, etc: 3+ servings of whole grains per day. Recommended carb intake: acceptable range: 45-65% of total daily calories, limited intake of added (refined) sugars. Fiber: non-digestible carbs, dietary fiber: plants, functional fiber: added to food or supplement, recommended intake: Soluble and insoluble fiber: slows absorption of glucose, binds to cholesterol, adds build/softens waste, helps prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulitis. Summary: macronutrient ranges: protein: 10-35% of total daily calories, fat: 10-35% of total daily calories, carbs: 45-65% of total daily calories. Grains: of daily servings-whole grains, about 6 oz daily.
