| A | B |
|---|
| USDA | United States Dept.of Agriculture |
| "good" carbs | foods that have more fiber & complex carbs |
| "bad" carbs | foods w/ “refined” carbohydrates( from white flour; added sugar |
| your body uses CARBs | to make GLUCOSE; energy fuel for body |
| body uses glucose immediately OR | stores glucose in liver & muscles |
| 2 main types of CARBs | simple and COMPLEX |
| COMPLEX carbs | starch & dietary fiber |
| starchy foods | potatoes, dry beans, corn, peas, breads, cereals |
| dietary fiber foods | vegetables, fruits, & grains |
| WHOLE grain | grains that have ALL parts of the grain KERNEL seed |
| ReFined grain | processed grain (some dietary fiber, nutrients removed) |
| How much dietary fiber do I need each day? | 14 grams for every 1,000 cal you consume |
