CH 5 Flashcards
the sugar used as the baseline for the sweetness scale
sucrose
six classes of essential nutrients
proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats, water, and minerals
What is true about added sugars?
They can lead to overweight and obesity, they enter the bloodstream quickly, and they can lead to more cravings.
T or F; staying properly hydrated is important for maintaining optimal cognitive function
True
The Dietary Guidelines recommend that less than ___% of calories come from added sugars
10%
Carbohydrates provide the body with:
energy and fuel
sugar alcohols
are nutritive sweeteners that contain fewer calories than sugar
Glucose can be stored as a complex carbohydrate that is used for future energy needs. This complex carbohydrate is known as:
glycogen
Non-digestible plant carbohydrate is called:
fiber
T or F; sugar is absorbed into your cells quickly, leaving you feeling depleted and craving more sugar
True
What percent of the US population exceeds the recommendations for added sugars?
70%
What are the safest alternative sweeteners?
stevia and erythritol
What is the type of minerals our bodies need in daily doses of more than 100 milligrams?
macrominerals
