Learning Objectives Explain the impact of carbohydrate in the body. Describe spe

Learning Objectives
Explain the impact of carbohydrate in the body.
Describe specific health conditions prevented, in part, by consumption of whole grains.
Classify carbohydrates according to level of processing and chemical structure.
Describe food sources of starches.
Describe food sources of fiber.
Calculate the recommended carbohydrate content of an individual diet.
Explain the recommendations of The Health and Medicine Division of the National Academy of Sciences for carbohydrate consumption.
Define how many calories each gram of carbohydrate contains.
Compare carbohydrate content of different foods.
Describe the functional roles of added sugars in food.
Identify common food sources of added sugars in the diets of people in the United States.
Explain the benefits of a fiber-rich diet.
Introduction
Carbohydrates are a key energy source for the body, but some carbohydrate-containing foods are more healthful than others.
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 Achieve. Click on the AnalyzeMyDiet link found on your Achieve 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 or find it within the Combination Report.
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.