Diet Flashcards
1
Q
Diet amounts recommended by National Institutes of Health
A
10-15% Protein. 60% or more carbohydrates. 30% fat.
2
Q
Complex carbohydrates
A
Certain foods that have hundreds to tens of thousands of C, H, and O atoms per molecule.
3
Q
Example of complex carbohydrates.
A
Brown rice.
4
Q
Simple carbohydrates
A
Carbohydrates that are easy to break down.
5
Q
Example of simple carbohydrates
A
Fruit and milk
6
Q
Source of fiber
A
Found only in foods of plant origin.
7
Q
Insoluble fiber function and importance to reducing chance of colon cancer.
A
Reduces residence time of waste products.
8
Q
Phytonutrients
A
Plant derived nutrients. Pills don’t have all the nutrients in them.
