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Simple vs Complex Carbs

Most carbohydrates that Americans are consuming tend to be simple carbohydrates. We’re telling Americans to eat a diet high in carbohydrates – 50% of our calories or higher – not the simple type, but the complex carbohydrates found in whole grain foods.

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Contributors
Interviewee : Valeria Long, Univ. of NH, Cooperative Ext. Specialist
Other : Maine Public Broadcasting
Other : Rachel Johnson, Univ. of VT, Nutritional Scientist

Subjects
Carbohydrates
Diet
Nutrition

Publisher
Maine Public Broadcasting

Source
Maine Public Broadcasting: QUEST - Investigating Our World, Episode 406, “Food”

Publication Date
2003-01-01

Collection
MPBN: Quest Series

Rights
Maine Public Broadcasting Network