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mrsjacobs44

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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?


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chevyboi1976

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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