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Results 1 - 10 of 126 for carbohydrates
  1. Carbohydrates 
    Carbohydrates are one of the main nutrients in our diet. They help provide energy for our body. There are three main types of carbohydrates found in foods: sugars, starches, and fiber . People ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002469.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Counting carbohydrates 
    Many foods contain carbohydrates (carbs), including: Fruit and fruit juice Cereal, bread, pasta, and rice Milk and milk products, soy milk Beans, legumes, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000321.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Complex carbohydrates (image) 
    Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19529.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Simple carbohydrates (image) 
    Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19534.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Nutrition and athletic performance 
    ... sports when you do not get enough: Calories Carbohydrates Fluids Iron, vitamins, and other minerals Protein ... much food is the right amount for you CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are needed to provide energy during exercise. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002458.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Diabetes type 2 - meal planning 
    ... groups Fewer calories About the same amount of carbohydrates at each meal and snack Healthy fats Along ... move the sugar into the muscle cells. HOW CARBOHYDRATES AFFECT BLOOD SUGAR Carbohydrates in food give your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007429.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Gestational diabetes diet 
    ... snacks. Keep the amount and types of food (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) about the same from day ... can help you keep your blood sugar stable. CARBOHYDRATES Less than half the calories you eat should ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007430.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Snacking when you have diabetes 
    ... sugar. The three major nutrients in food are carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Your body quickly turns carbohydrates into a sugar called glucose. This raises your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000322.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Glycemic index and diabetes 
    ... blood sugar (glucose) rise. Only foods that contain carbohydrates have a GI. Foods such as oils, fats, ... Not all carbohydrates work the same in the body. Some trigger a quick spike in blood sugar, while others work more ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000941.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Diabetes - when you are sick 
    ... upset stomach, try to eat small meals. Try carbohydrates, such as: Bagels or bread Cooked cereal Mashed ... crackers Many foods have the right amount of carbohydrates (about 15 grams) for your sick-day diet. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000079.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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