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Perceived Food Evils

Perceived Food Evils. Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates. Most important source of energy for your body. Converted to glucose by the body to use for energy Extra is stored in the muscles and liver for later use. Types Simple- endosperm only

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Perceived Food Evils

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  1. Perceived Food Evils Carbohydrates

  2. Carbohydrates • Most important source of energy for your body. • Converted to glucose by the body to use for energy • Extra is stored in the muscles and liver for later use. • Types • Simple- endosperm only • Whole- contains all three components- bran, germ and endosperm • Bran and germ contain much of the fiber, B vitamins, essential fatty acids and vitamin E

  3. Sugar • Anything with an –ose • Sucrose, fructose, glucose, etc • Any type of syrup, molasses or honey • Simple carbs • Fast acting energy boost • Quick decline

  4. Differences in Carbohydrates • Simple vs. Whole • Simple • Fruit and vegetables • Refined • Milk • Whole • Nutrient Dense • Starchy vegetables • Legumes • Contain fiber

  5. Largest source of sugar consumption in the U.S. • Avg. sugar content in: • Carbonated beverages: 39g- 12 oz (cola) • Milk: 13g- 8oz- 1% • Juice: 26g- 8oz- unsweetened Apple • Beer: 356g- 12oz • Energy Drink- 27g- 8.3oz Red Bull • Vitamin Water- 33g- 20oz bottle • Arizona Iced Tea- 72g- 24oz can

  6. Proportions • From the age of 2-51+ years, the range for recommended consumption of carbohydrates: • 3oz-8oz • 1 slice of bread= 1oz • 1cup of ready to eat cereal= 1oz • ½ cup of cooked rice= 1oz • 1cup of cooked cereal= 1oz

  7. Fake Carbohydrates • Artificial Sweeteners • 6 approved by the FDA • Acesulfame potassium (Sunnett, Sweet One) • Aspartame (Equal, Nurasweet)- only one that can be broken down by the body • Saccharin(Sweet N’ Low • Sucralose (Splenda) • Neotame • Advantame

  8. Food Labels • If a product says it is unsweetened? • Sugar-free? • Natural? • Organic vs. Certified? • Does a product have to be FDA approved? • Hidden facts in food labels • Portion size vs. calories consumed • What has to be spelled out in a label

  9. Can the doughnut ever be my friend?! • Everything in moderation is important. • Consider making is home-made, making recipe changes or cutting back. • Replace with healthy alternatives when cutting back. • Every diet change shouldn’t be tackled at the same time.

  10. Links to look at • www.nlm.nih.gov • National Institute of Health • www.diabetes.org • American Diabetes Association • www.choosemyplate.gov • USDA • www.fda.gov • FDA • www.eatright.org • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  11. Contact Information • If you would like a copy of the slides or have any questions, you can email: • bowmaj@lpha.mopublic.org • Or call: • 816-324-3139

  12. Closing • Thank you for you participation in the wellness challenge and hope this has all been helpful. • Keyword: • Will Power

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