Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392693
Author: Eleanor Noss Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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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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