The main function of carbohydrate is to repair and build tissues.

Dietary fiber is the portion of the plant that cannot be digested.

Excess carbohydrate calories are stored as adipose tissue.

Excess calories of all nutrients are converted into fat for storage.

Food sources of fats include avocados and coconut oil.

Complex carbohydrates include fruit and milk products.

HDLs are the destructive forms of cholesterol that form atherosclerotic plaques on arterial walls.

Experts recommend an LDL level of less than 100 mg/dL.

Vegans must eat a combination of complete proteins to meet their nutritional needs.

Individuals should drink a minimum of six glasses of water a day to maintain optimum health.

The grain group of foods is the largest section of the Food Guide Pyramid.

It is recommended that individuals consume a minimum of three servings of fat a day.

The BMI compares the patient’s weight with traditional height and weight charts.

Death rates are significantly higher for patients with a BMI of 19 to 22.

A clear liquid diet includes milk, custards, and creamed soups.

A mechanical soft diet typically is used after oral surgery.

Low-fiber diets are recommended for patients with diverticulitis.

The American Cancer Society recommends a low-fiber diet.

The glycemic index rates foods on how quickly they affect the blood glucose level.

Food labels must include the total amount of fat in the food and also the percentage of saturated fat in the product.

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