Author Question: Many nutrition professionals recommend emphasizing good carbohydrates in the diet. What does this ... (Read 191 times)

mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Many nutrition professionals recommend emphasizing good carbohydrates in the diet. What does this mean?
a. Choosing foods high in fiber but low in added sugars
b. Avoiding foods with a glycemic index above 70
c. Avoiding foods with a glycemic index below 55
d. Choosing small portions of low-calorie foods

Question 2

What are the characteristics of high-quality carbohydrates? What are the characteristics of low-quality carbohydrates?

chevyboi1976 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

High quality carbohydrates contain a wide variety of nutrients, including phytonutrients and fiber, which slows digestion, reducing blood sugar spikes, and helping to prevent type 2 diabetes. Low quality carbohydrates contain mostly refined grains, which have been stripped of their healthy nutrients by removing the bran and germ.