| A | B |
|---|
| fatigue, nausea, difficulty concentrating | symptoms of low carb intake |
| nutrient density | 'total package' concept |
| glycemic index | rate at which the food glucose enters the bloodstream |
| fruit sugar | fructose |
| sucrose | table sugar |
| lactose | milk sugar |
| normal blood glucose level | 70 - 120 |
| digestible polysaccharides | energy producing |
| indigestible polysaccharides | nonenergy producing |
| fiber | promotes peristalsis, leads to weight loss, lowers cholesterol levels, evens blood sugar levels |
| starch | storage form of glucose in plants |
| germ | rich in vitamins & minerals |
| bran | high fiber content |
| 20-35 gm daily | recommended fiber intake |
| 10% or less of daily calories | recommended sugar intake |
| energy | biggest function of carbs |
| 2-3 servings daily | recommended whole grains daily |
| 50-60% daily calories | recommended CHO intake |
| simple sugars | high glycemic index |
| complex sugars | low glycemic index |
| starch sources | grains, peas, beans, corn, squash |
| dehydration, confusion, eventual death | symptoms of ketoacidosis |
