Match the words in to the appropriate blanks [?]
- colon
- weight loss
- starch
- fiber
- refined
- energy
- added sugar
- Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
- cholesterol
- carbohydrates
- unrefined
The [?] (AMDR) for [?] set by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine is 45 to 65%
This means that 45 to 65% of the Calories you eat you should come from carbohydrate sources.
But not all carbohydrates are created equal. According to the Institute of Medicine, [?] should be at most 25% of the total [?] or Calories each day.
It is important in creating your diet to consider not just the carbohydrate content of foods, but the other nutrients they contain such as vitamins, minerals, and dietary [?].
By eating [?] (whole) grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and legumes/nuts, you can obtain the fiber you need as well as other important nutrients.
A fiber-rich diet may also reduce the risk of [?] cancer, diverticulosis, diabetes, and heart disease.
Fiber may reduce LDL [?] levels in the blood.
Fiber also contributes to a feeling of fullness, thereby helping in reducing calorie intake and aiding in [?].