Chapter 1. Carbohydrates

Purpose and Goals

Nutrition For A Changing World
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Carbohydrates

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Introduction

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.

This activity can be completed using the USDA’s SuperTracker Food Tracker tool or any dietary analysis software. To complete the activity using SuperTracker, go to the SuperTracker website. If you do not already have a profile, click ‘Create Profile’ at the top right of the page and follow the instructions.

This will allow you to save your information for future use. After you have created your profile, select ‘Track Food & Activity’ at the top of the page and click ‘Food Tracker’ in the drop-down menu. Record your food and beverage intake for one day or for multiple days that most reflect your typical eating patterns. Enter each food and beverage you have consumed into the Food Tracker. Note that there may not always be an exact match to the food or beverage that you consumed, so select the best match available.

Once you have entered all of your food and beverage choices into the food tracker, select ‘My Reports’ from the navigation bar at the top of the page. You will need to use both the Nutrients Report and the Food Groups & Calories Report for this activity.

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

1.1 Build your Grid

Macronutrient Average Eaten (% Calories) Average Eaten (g)
Carbohydrate P3 G3
Table
Carbohydrates Average Eaten (g)
Fiber A1
Total Sugars A2
Added Sugars A3
Table

Food Group Average Eaten (ounces)
Grains A4
Whole Grains A5
Refined Grains A6
Table

Fill in your grid here

1.2 Analyze Your Intake

Macronutrient Average Eaten [br](% Calories) Average Eaten (g)
Carbohydrate P3 G3
Table
Carbohydrates Average Eaten (g)
Fiber A1
Total Sugars A2
Added Sugars A3
Table
Food Group Average Eaten (ounces)
Grains A4
Whole Grains A5
Refined Grains A6
Table

Question 1.1

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How many Calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates? Multiply your carbohydrates in grams by the number of Calories in 1 gram of carbohydrates.

Question 1.2

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Check your book or your SuperTracker report to find this answer.

Question 1.3

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

Question 1.4

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

Question 1.5

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

Question 1.6

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Divide your Added Sugars in grams by four.

Question 1.7

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

Question 1.8

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

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