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 tracker from within LaunchPad. Click on the AnalyzeMyDiet link found on your LaunchPad home screen.

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 “Calorie Assessment” on the left.
  • Select the day(s) that are a representative of your typical diet or as specified by your instructor.
  • Click “Show Report” to download your report.
• Repeat the above steps for the “MyPlate” and “Bar Graph” reports.

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

1.1 Build your Grid

For this activity you will need three reports: Calorie Assessment, Bar Graph, and MyPlate. These reports can be accessed individually or as part of the Combination Report in AnalyzeMyDiet.

Use the Calorie Assessment report (for % Daily Calories) and Bar Graph report (for Intake in grams) to find your data and enter it into the grid below.

Use the Bar Graph report to find your data and enter it into the grid below.

Use the MyPlate report to find your data and enter it into the grid below.

Fill in your grid here

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 (See Chapter 4, 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 (Chapter 4, Infographic 4.11 on page 91) to find this answer.

A

25 to 45%

B

45 to 65%

C

10 to 35%

D

20 to 35%

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

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

HintDivide your Total Sugars in grams by four.

A

NaN

B

NaN

C

NaN

D

NaN

Correct.

Incorrect.

Select the correct answer.

1.3 You've completed this activity!