Carbohydrates are one of the three essential macro nutrients. Different types of carbohydrates have different effects on the rise of blood glucose when they are digested. This presentation will increase your knowledge of carbohydrates by answering a number of questions including:

• What are carbohydrates?
• What are the types of carbohydrates?
• How are carbohydrates digested?
• How do carbohydrates effect blood sugar levels?
• What is the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load?
• What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for various foods?
• Does a high carbohydrate diet cause diabetes?

Carbohydrate Slides

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