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@ -46,5 +46,13 @@ Complex carbs have 3 or more monosaccharides bonded together
- Most types are polysaccharides
- Soluble fiber
- Forms of dietary fiber that dissolve or swell in water. includes pectins, gums, mucilages, and some hemicelluloses
- Delays stomach emptying, slows glucose absorption and lowers blood cholesterol
- Insoluble fiber
- Forms of dietary fiber that generally do not dissolve in water: Includes cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin
- Helps with bowel movements and fecal bulk
# Consumption
- In developing nations, diets supply 70% or more of energy from unprocessed carbs
- In industrialized nations, people tend to eat more highly refined starches and added sugars
- Americans consume about 30% of energy from added sugars (600 kcal/day)
- Regular soft drinks and energy drinks are major sources of added sugars in Americans' diets
- According to the dieterary guideline