Quiz - Scardoc or anybody - who knows how the RDA for carbs was determined, and how it is maintained and adjusted? Or the RDA for any macronutrient, for that matter.
It is a staggering feat of the awesome science that is dietetics. Possibly its crowning achievement, unless that honour goes to the Food Pyramid or the Eat Well plate. But no, the RDA has more science in it than either of those.
Much as Eric Pickles MP in a dirty track suit is far more handsome than the innards of a squashed cockroach.
the American diabetic ass have stoped recommending a carb intake in their latest advice, about 6 mths a go..it was a big deal at the time
http://www.professional.diabetes.org/admin/UserFiles/0 - Sean/dc132042 FINAL.pdf?utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=nutritionguidelines&utm_campaign=DP&s_src=vanity&s_subsrc=nutritionguidelines
Carbohydrates Evidence is inconclusive for an ideal amount of carbohydrate intake for people with diabetes.
Therefore, collaborative goals should be developed with the individual with diabetes.
C
The amount of carbohydrates and available insulin may be the most important factor influencing
glycemic response after eating and should be considered when developing the eating plan.
A
Monitoring carbohydrate intake, whether by carbohydrate counting or experience-based
estimation remains a key strategy in achieving glycemic control.
B
For good health, carbohydrate intake from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and dairy
products should be advised over intake from other carbohydrate sources, especially those
that contain added fats, sugars, or sodium.
they must have chocked writing this
Total fat Evidence is inconclusive for an ideal amount of total fat intake for people with diabetes;
therefore, goals should be individualized (C); fat quality appears to be far more important
than quantity. (B)
C, B
MUFAs/PUFAs In people with type 2 diabetes, a Mediterranean-style, MUFA-rich eating pattern may benefit
glycemic control and CVD risk factors and can therefore be recommended as an effective
alternative to a lower-fat, higher-carbohydrate eating pattern.
