title: The role of carbohydrates in a healthy diet.
abstract: Nurses have an important role to play in improving patients' diets. This article examines the role of carbohydrates in the prevention and management of disease. It discusses the qlycaemic response and index, the importance of fibre, insulin sensitivity, weight management and the role of resistant starch in healthy eating.
authors.affiliation: Govindji Nutrition, Greater London. azmina@govindjinutrition.com
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authors.lastname: Govindji
mesh_terms: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000145:classification / Q000378:metabolism*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005515:Food Labeling; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D008612:Menu Planning; D024802:Nurse's Role; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education*; D009753:Nutritive Value; D009765:Obesity / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013213:Starch / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D013213:Starch