What is the significance of carbohydrates?

Nowadays, we hear about carbohydrate all the
time.

Foods that contain carbohydrate raise blood
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keeping track of how many carbohydrates you eat and setting a limit for your
maximum amount to eat, you can help to keep your blood glucose levels in your target
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Did
you know there are three main types of carbohydrate? There
are

• Starches (also known as complex
  carbohydrates)


• Sugars


• Fiber

You'll
also hear terms like naturally occurring sugar, added sugar, low-calorie sweeteners,
sugar alcohols, reduced-calorie sweeteners, processed grains, enriched grains, complex
carbohydrate, sweets, refined grains, and whole grains.

No
wonder knowing what kind and how much carbohydrate to eat can be
confusing!

On the nutrition label, the term "total
carbohydrate" includes all three types of carbohydrates. This is the number you should
pay attention to if you are carbohydrate counting