nutrients

total daily kilocalorie from carbohydrates

45

micronutrient

vitamin, mineral, water

insoluble fiber found in

wheat bran , vegetables, whole grains, and some fibrous fruits

insoluble fiber benefits

softens stool, quicker transit from GI tract, reduce pressure in colon, reduce risk of constipation, reduce risk of GI disorders

soluble/water fiber found in

oats, honey, barley, legumes

soluble/water fiber benefits

binds to bile in GI tract to prevent absorption and helps lower cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease, slows, digestion, provides a feeling of fullness, may aid in weight loss,

fat soluble viatmins

A, D, E, K

lipids composed of

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, fatty acids, and glycerol

LDL

bad cholesterol, increase the risk of atherosclerosis

HDL

happy cholesterol, decrease the risk of atherosclerosis

number of essential amino acids

9