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complex carbohydrates, simple carbohydrates, starchy foods, starches, simple sugars, sugars, complex carbohydrates, diet, carbohydrates, simple carbohydrates, carbohydrates, the main dietary components, category of foods includes sugars, starches, fiber, primary function, carbohydrates, provide energy, the brain, nervous system, liver breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, blood sugar, is used, energy by the body, carbohydrates, simple, complex, classification depends on the chemical structure, the particular food source, reflects how quickly the sugar is digested, absorbed, simple carbohydrates have one, single, two, double, sugars complex carbohydrates have three, examples of single sugars from foods include fructose, found in fruits, galactose, found in milk products, double sugars include lactose, found in dairy, maltose, found in certain vegetables, in beer, sucrose, table sugar, honey is also a double sugar, unlike table sugar, contains a small amount, vitamins, minerals, honey should not be given to children under 1 year old, complex carbohydrates, "starchy" foods, whole grain breads, cereals, starchy vegetables, legumes, simple carbohydrates that contain vitamins, minerals occur naturally in, fruits, milk, milk products, vegetables, simple carbohydrates, found in processed, refined sugars, candy, table sugar, syrups, natural syrups maple, regular carbonated beverages, refined sugars provide calories, lack vitamins, minerals, fiber, such simple sugars, "empty calories", lead to weight gain, many refined foods, white flour, sugar, polished rice, lack b vitamins, important nutrients, marked "enriched", it is healthiest, obtain carbohydrates, vitamins, nutrients in, natural a form, from fruit instead of table sugar, , excessive carbohydrates, cause an increase, in the total caloric intake, causing obesity, deficient carbohydrates, cause a lack of calories, malnutrition, excessive intake of fats to make up the calories, , between 40%, 60% of total calories should come from carbohydrates, preferably from complex carbohydrates, starches, naturally occurring sugars, complex carbohydrates provide calories, vitamins, minerals, fiber, foods, high in processed, refined simple sugars provide calories, have few nutritional benefits, wise to limit such sugars, to increase complex carbohydrates, healthy nutrients, eat more fruits, vegetables, eat more whole grains, rice, breads, cereals, eat more legumes, beans, lentils, dried peas, recommended serving sizes, foods high in carbohydrates, vegetables, 1 cup of raw vegetables, 1/2 cup cooked vegetables, 3/4 cup of vegetable juice, fruits, 1 medium size fruit, 1 medium apple, 1 medium orange, 1/2 cup of a canned, chopped fruit, 3/4 cup of fruit juice, breads, cereals, 1 slice of bread, 1 ounce, 2/3 cup of ready-to-eat cereal, 1/2 cup of cooked rice, pasta, cereal, 1/2 cup of cooked dry beans, lentils, dried peas, dairy, 1 cup of skim, lowfat milk, information, how many servings, recommended see the food guide pyramid, sample 2,000 calorie menu of which 50-60%, the total calories, from carbohydrates, breakfast 1 cup of raspberries, 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened cereal, 1/2 sliced banana, 1 cup of skim milk, 1 slice of whole wheat toast, 1 teaspoon of margarine, 1 teaspoon of jelly, coffee, tea, lunch, turkey pita pocket sandwich, 2 slices of whole wheat pita bread, 3 ounces of lean turkey breast, 1/2 cup of shredded lettuce, 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of green peppers, 1 tablespoon of salad dressing, 1 cup of skim milk, 2 fresh, medium-sized peaches, dinner, 4 ounces of broiled salmon, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, sprinkled, paprika, 1 cup of pasta, 1 dinner roll, 6 steamed broccoli stalks, black pepper, salad, 1 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup of sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup of sliced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of sliced carrots, 1 tablespoon of salad dressing, 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, sweetened, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1-inch slice of angel food cake, 1 cup of skim milk.