1. Bellringer 1/29 What are the 2 types of fiber?

2. Carb Review

3. 3 Main Functions of Carbs Produce energy (4kcal) Spare proteins Break down fats

4. The three types of carbohydrates are: SIMPLE SUGARS COMPLEX STARCHES FIBER

5. Simple Sugars Monosaccharides- single sugar unit Glucose (end unit of all carb breakdown) Fructose (fruit sugar) Galactose Quickest source of energy, digested rapidly!

6. Simple Sugars Disaccharides: 2 sugar units Sucrose (table sugar) Maltose (malt) Lactose (milk sugar)

7. Complex Carbs Polysaccharides: many sugar units Starch (plants) Breads, cereals, corn, potatoes, and legumes Provide a steady supply of sugar needed for energy

8. Simple and Complex Complex Cereal Apples Beans Grains Oats Green vegetables Potatoes Corn Simple Orange juice Milk Yogurt Honey Sugar Candy Soft drinks Jelly and Jams Corn Syrup

9. Fiber 1.The average American does not get enough FIBER in their diets. 2.The National Cancer Institute recommends that the average person gets 20-35 GRAMS of fiber every day. 3.Two other common names for fiber are: ROUGHAGE or CELLULOSE.

10. 6. The two types of fiber and the main functions they perform:

11. Two Types of Sugars Naturally occurring Added sugars

12. Do the math 4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoon If you divide 65 grams by 4, you get about 16.25 tsp

13. How Much Added sugar is enough?? Women: 6 tsp (24g) /day Men: 9 tsp (36g)/day www.Heart.org