Carbohydrates
What You Need to Know
Published on 1. July 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-471-34670-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Truth About Carbohydrates Are carbohydrates fattening? Does sugar make kids hyperactive? Are fiber supplements just as good as the real thing? The questions?and?myths surrounding carbohydrates abound. But with this book, The American Dietetic Association sets the record straight. You will discover:
- How carbohydrates affect your weight, mood, and physical performance
- How fiber helps to reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems
- Why high-protein diets are based on pseudo-science
- Why high-carbohydrate, low-fat diets are best for weight loss and weight management
- How to get the optimum amount of carbohydrates every day
- And much more!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Turner Publishing Company
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
118 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-34670-8 (9780471346708)
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E-Book
07/1998
1st Edition
Trade Paper Press
€9.49
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Content
"Basic Training" in Carbohydrates. Dietary Fiber: The Rough Stuff. Other Sweeteners. On the Label. Carbohydrates: Fueling Up for a Healthy Weight and Physical Fitness. Reducing the Risk for Disease: What Role Do Carbohydrates Play? The Big Picture. Appendices. Index.