成分表示DE糖質計算

Carbohydrate calculation just by entering 3 items from the nutrition facts label. Calculate calories, sugar stick conversion, and daily intake ratio! !! It is an indispensable application for diet management and prevention of tooth decay.

■ What is nutrition labeling?

General-purpose processed foods and additives placed in containers and packaging lined up in supermarkets and food stores are labeled with "Nutrition Facts Label".

That should be the case, and from April 1, 2020 (Reiwa 2), the new food labeling system was fully enforced, and nutrition labeling became mandatory. (Food nutrition labeling system)

You may have heard of the Food Sanitation Law, the JAS Law, and the Health Promotion Law, but these were unified and enforced in 2015 as the Food Labeling Law.

If there is any food that is not labeled, it is manufactured before the enforcement, so it can hardly be seen now.

■ What is the nutrition facts label?

Processed foods placed in containers and packaging will always be labeled with (1) calorie, (2) protein, (3) lipid, (4) carbohydrate, and (5) sodium (displayed in salt equivalent) as nutrition labeling. (Food Labeling Standards Articles 3 and 32)

Some vitamins are sometimes labeled, but some nutritional components are not required as voluntary labeling. (Food Labeling Standards Article 7)

So why are these five items mandatory?

This is because it is essential for life support and is deeply involved in major Japanese lifestyle-related diseases (hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, etc.). Nutrition facts label is an important source of information useful for health promotion.

If you can look at the nutrition facts label, select foods well, and get the necessary nutrients in just proportion, it will help you maintain and improve your health.

■ Carbohydrate? Sugar? Sugar? The difference of?

What is the difference between the terms sugar, sugar, and sugar that you casually use? I usually use it without distinction, but since it is a very deep field, there is no time to dig into it. Here, I will explain it as Zakuri.

Carbohydrate ・ ・ ・ "Carbohydrate"-"Dietary fiber" = "Sugar"

It is exactly the energy source of the body.

Sugars: "sugars" + "polysaccharides" + "sugar alcohols" = "sugars"

That is, some of the sugars are sugars.

Sugar: There is no definition and it is used as a synonym for "sweet food".

You can find the sugar mass by looking at the carbohydrates on the nutrition label. (When dietary fiber is considered to be zero)

■ Carbohydrates and diet

Excessive sugar intake is one of the causes of overweight.

Also, becoming obese increases the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.

So why does too much sugar cause obesity?

This is because if you consume too much sugar, your blood sugar level will rise sharply after eating, and your body will secrete a large amount of insulin. Insulin, which has the role of lowering blood sugar levels, has the function of storing glucose, which was not used as energy, in the body as neutral fat, so if it is excessively secreted, it becomes easy to gain weight.

However, excessive carbohydrate restriction for dieting also has a negative effect on the body.

Hypoglycemia can make you tired more easily and you can't stay focused.

When symptoms worsen, there is a risk of tremors, palpitation, dizziness, and even impaired consciousness. Be careful with extreme carbohydrate restrictions.

That's why daily carbohydrate management is important.

■ Caries

We often say, "Eating sweets causes cavities."

So why do sugars cause tooth decay?

This is because the acid produced by the caries bacteria in the mouth when it breaks down sugars dissolves the teeth.

This acid induces inflammation of the gums as well as tooth decay, eventually dissolving the bones that support the teeth. This is the so-called periodontal disease.

Toothpaste is important to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease. At the same time, be aware of carbohydrate management.

■ Drinking water and sugar

Besides, drinking water contains a lot of sugar. When it comes to carbonated juice, some 500 ml contains 56.5 g (16 sugar sticks) of sugar.

If you drink carbonated juice with meals, the risk of obesity and tooth decay will naturally increase.

It is also necessary to manage carbohydrates by looking at the nutrition label on drinking water.

■ How to use "Ingredient Display DE Carbohydrate Management"

(Prerequisite)

・ Carbohydrate = sugar. (Dietary fiber is zero.)

If sugar and dietary fiber are listed separately on the ingredient label, enter the sugar.

・ Carbohydrate calories are 4 Kcal for 1 g of sugar.

・ Sugar stick is 3g.

・ The daily carbohydrate intake is 260g.

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This is a project to spread the importance of improving dental and oral health in an easy-to-understand manner through dental characters. Brush your teeth daily to eat with your own teeth for the rest of your life.