Chapter 1. Carbohydrates

Purpose and Goals

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Carbohydrates are a key energy source for the body, but some carbohydrate-containing foods are more healthful than others. With this exercise, you will evaluate dietary carbohydrate, fiber, and sugar intake and compare them with the current dietary recommendations.

In this activity, you will explore your carbohydrate intake and compare your values with the current dietary recommendations.

This activity can be completed using the AnalyzeMyDiet tool linked from your LaunchPad course or any dietary analysis software that provides the daily average amount of vitamins consumed.

To complete the activity using AnalyzeMyDiet:

• If you have not already completed the AnalyzeMyDiet Tutorial and tracked at least one day’s nutrition and activity, do so first.
• Within AnalyzeMyDiet, go to the Reports tab.
• Select “Bar Graph” on the left.
• Select the day(s) that are a good representative of your typical diet.
• Click “Show Report” to download your Nutrition Report.
• Within the report, you will see the value (average eaten) and percent (completion of target consumption) for each nutrient.
• You will also need values from the “MyPlate” report.

For more instructions and help using the AnalyzeMyDiet Tool, please visit the help page.

1.1 Build your Grid

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1.2 Analyze Your Intake

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Question 1

How many Calories did you consume from carbohydrates?

HintHow many Calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates (Infographic 4.1 on page 77 of your book)? Multiply your carbohydrates in grams by the number of Calories in 1 gram of carbohydrates.

A

NaN

B

NaN

C

NaN

D

NaN

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 2

What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for carbohydrates (in terms of percent of total Calories)?

HintCheck your book (Infographic 4.11 on page 91) to find this answer.

A

20 to 35%

B

10 to 35%

C

45 to 65%

D

25 to 45%

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 3

Was your carbohydrate intake within the AMDR?

HintDid you consume between 45% and 65% of your Calories through carbohydrates?

A

Yes

B

No

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 4

The adequate intake (AI) for fiber is 25 grams/day for female adults and 38 grams/day for male adults. Did you consume at least the AI for fiber for female adults, on average?

HintCheck if your fiber intake listed in the table above is at least the adequate intake value for female adults.

A

Yes

B

No

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 5

What percent of your carbohydrate intake came from added sugars?

HintDivide your Added Sugars in grams by your Carbohydrates in grams and then multiply by 100 to find your percentage.

A

NaN%

B

NaN%

C

NaN%

D

NaN%

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 6

A teaspoon of sucrose (table sugar) contains four grams of sugar. If your entire intake of added sugar had been from sucrose, how many teaspoons of sucrose would you have eaten?

HintDivide your Added Sugars in grams by four.

A

NaN

B

NaN

C

NaN

D

NaN

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 7

What percent of your total grain intake was from whole grains?

HintDivide your Whole Grains intake by your Grains intake and multiply by 100.

A

NaN%

B

NaN%

C

NaN%

D

NaN%

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

Question 8

What percent of your total grain intake was from refined grains?

HintDivide your Refined Grains intake by your Grains intake and multiply by 100.

A

NaN%

B

NaN%

C

NaN%

D

NaN%

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

1.3 You've completed this activity!