Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eleanor Noss Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes
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Chapter 4, Problem 1BCTQ
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To explain: The evidence that supports a slow carb diet for weight management.
Concept introduction: The quality of every diet depends upon the amount of carbohydrate that is restricted. Whole grains, fruits, raw vegetables and legumes are good sources of starch, fibers, and vitamins and minerals and almost about 45 to 65 percentage of the daily energy intake depends upon the carbohydrate diet.
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