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DisplayTitle May-June
Issue 63 (3)
Health & Nutrition
J. L. Slavin Carbohydrates provide energy to cells in the body and dietary fiber. Dietary guidance supports consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods (e.g., whole grains, vegetables, pulses, fruits, dairy products) and recommendations for dietary fiber intake.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-63-3-0096 PDF Article B. O. Schneeman1 To understand the contribution of dietary fiber to carbohydrate quality, it is useful to examine the definition of dietary fiber, how that definition has evolved, and what is currently accepted in recommendations for fiber intake by humans.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-63-3-0099 PDF Article Chris J. Seal1,2 and Frank Thielecke3 Cereals are staple foods in many diets and are essential sources of carbohydrate energy, protein, dietary fiber, phytochemicals, and micronutrients. Retaining these components in whole grain foods improves diet quality and provides health benefits.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-63-3-0103 PDF Article Luc Tappy1 Dietary sugars are naturally present in fruits, vegetables, and natural syrups or are added to foods. The quality of sugar-containing foods should be assessed based on their sugar content and overall energy, dietary fiber, and micronutrient contents.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-63-3-0107 PDF Article
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