Fibre & Sugars Flashcards
1
Q
Where can you find fibre
A
All grains, fruits, vegetables, pulses, legumes and nuts
2
Q
What are the types of Fibre
A
Soluble - this will soak up liquid as it passes through your intestines and absorbs small but significant amounts of bile acid, cholesterol and fat. These can be found in soft fruits, vegetables and grains
Insoluble - Found in the touch outer husk of grains and skins of veg and fruit.
3
Q
What is the RDA for fibre
A
35 grams per day, split evenly between soluble and insoluble
4
Q
Examples of common refined sugars and sweeteners
A
Dextrose Glucose Syrup High fructose corn syrup Glucose-fructose syrup Inverted sugar syrup Mannitol Xylitol Sorbitol Maltodextrin
Stevia
Aspartame
Saccharine
Acesulfamine K
