Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392693
Author: Eleanor Noss Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4.4, Problem 4.1TI
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To compare: The energy contents, added sugar, and ingredients lists of 1 cup of the fruit-flavored yogurt and plain yogurt, sugar-frosted cornflakes and plain cornflakes, orange soda and orange juice.
Concept introduction: The quality of every diet depends upon the amount of carbohydrate that is restricted. Whole grains, fruits, raw vegetables and legumes are good sources of starch, fibers, and vitamins and minerals. Sugar is the dietary carbohydrate usually taken in our regular food habits. The human body stores glucose as glycogen and plant as starches. Dietary fiber is the important structural part of plant mainly found in fruits, vegetables and whole grain diets.
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