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complex carb starch
- storage form of plant cho
- broken down by digestive tract to provide glucose
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what is a resistant starch
starch that contains large amount of fiber
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health effects of sugar
- nutrient displacement when eating foods with added sugar
- dental ccres
- obesity
- taxes beta cells
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exapmles of complex cho starch
- grains, legumes (beans and peas), fruits and some vegies including carrots, some squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes and yams
- grains are bes soiurce, may contain fiber if made with whole grains
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what foods are dietary fiber found in
whole grain cereals, fruits, vegies and legumes
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what is soluble fiber and what foods is it found in
- dissolves in water
- found in legumes, oats, nuts, fruits and some veggies
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eight functions of fats/triglycerides
- Source of energy-give to increase calories w/out raising glucose
- palatability
- satiety-slows digestion
- fats trasnport A,D,E, and K and essential fatty acids linoleic and linolenic fatty acids
- stored energy-adipose provides importatant fuel during illness, food restriction and majory energy source for muscle work
- insulation-myelination of nerves
- organ protection
- temperature regulation
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