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Carbs: Elements of Human Nutrition Series

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This title is a part of the series Elements of Human Nutrition Series


Catalogue Number:  200218
ISBN Number:  1-55740-542-5
Producer:  Learning Seed
Producing Agencies:  Learning Seed
Subject:  Consumer Studies, Family Studies/Home Economics, Health and Medicine, Social Sciences
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  United States
Copyright Year:  2009
Running Time:  22:23
Closed Captions:  Yes


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What are carbohydrates, and why do we need them?

Learn how our bodies use carbs, how many we should eat each day, and which foods are healthier choices for carbs than others.
Begin to understand the role of glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose and other sugars in the diet. Learn why people who go on carb-reducing diets lose weight and why carbohydrates are a more efficient fuel than protein.

Also, get important facts about blood sugar, insulin, diabetes, and the glycemic index.
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