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Workshop 2. Carbohydrates and Sweeteners

Participants will accomplish the following:

Knowledge:

Understand carbohydrates and how to make the best choices to balance your blood sugar.

Comprehension:

Learn the difference between simple and complex carbs. Learn carbohydrate portion control. 

Application:

  • Practice creating meals based off of the plate method. 
  • Identify starchy vegetables and non-starchy vegetables.
  • Identify standard portion servings.
  • Identify types of artificial sweeteners.
  • Identify sugar substitutions in recipes.
  • Identify resources for assistance with these topics. 

 

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