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Chp 4- Carbohydrates
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Term | Definition |
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Composition | Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen |
Classification | Sugar, starch, fibre |
Sources | Sugar - table sugar, honey, cakes, biscuits, jam, sweets, soft drinks; Starch - starch cereals, bread, pasta, flour, potatoes; Fibre - whole cereals, wholemeal bread, fruit, vegetable |
Functions | Supply heat and energy, excess are stored as adipose tissue , dietary fibre moves waste through intestines and prevents constipation and bowel disseases |
Reducing sugar intake | Replace sugary snacks with nuts and fruit, avoid sugary drinks, sweets, cakes, biscuits, dessert, use artificial sweeteners, instead of table sugar |
Increasing fibre | Avoid refined foods, eat wholegrain foods, high-fibre cereals, raw fruit and vegetables, nuts and dried fruit |
RI of dietary fibre | 25-35g |