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Module 5 - Activity 3Document ActionsActivity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5 Activity 3: Interactive Learning Resources Low-Carbohydrate/High Protein Diet There is much debate over the efficacy of low-carbohydrate/ high-protein diets. It is not a new concept. The original low-carbohydrate diet surfaced in 1825: www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/media_11092_ENU_HTML.htm Today, some organizations warn against it:
American Heart Association: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11234 While other studies indicate it could be a viable option for certain populations: http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/297/9/969 Think back to the first module. What food groups are high sources of carbohydrates? What other micronutrients are found primarily in these food groups?
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