Grains Flashcards
Food science
The study of the chemical, biological & physiology properties of food and its effect on culinary, nutritional, sensory, storage, and safety aspects of foods and beverages.
Nutrition
is the science of how organisms take in and use food and drink for nourishment.
Baking & Cooking
are the processes of preparing foods and beverages for consumption by using various equipment, ingredients, methods and tools.
What are macronutrients?
ex. water, protein, fat, carb, iron Nutrients needed in larger amounts
What are Complex carbs?
What are the benefits?
carbs that have fiber ex. fruits, whole grains, veggies
Important for healthy digestion and preventing diseases. ex. cardiovascular
What are Simple carbs?
can be naturally found or in the form of added sugar
has less nutritional value and fiber
ex. brown sugar, glucose syrup, high fructose corn syrup, honey, fruit juice concentrate
How many is fiber do I need per day?
How many carbs do I need per day ?
14 grams per 1,000 calories
45-65%
Tip for a more fibrous diet?
add more fruits, and veggies in meals and snacks
start the day by eating whole grains.
Make a meal around dried beans
Avoid added sugar products,
Name 5 different types of grains.
Millet. Quinoa. Bulgar. Kamut. Spelt
What do Refined grains consist of?
the germ and the bran are removed.
removing 25-90 % of nutritional value
What do whole grains reduce the risk of?
Bowel disease, heart disease, high cholesterol, Obesity, Type 2 diabetes
what do Antioxidants provide for your body?
Antioxidants protect your cells from damage due to all sorts of environmental and physical causes.
Whole grain foods high in fiber…
increase bulk in the digestive system which reduces the length of time waste products is in the intestines.
How many calories is in a pound ofsugar?
1 pound of sugar equals approximately 3500 calories
What is a carb?
biological compound containing
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
important energy source+ helps make glucose
