Posted: November 16th, 2016

What are the current recommendations for carbohydrates and fiber-rich foods?

Recently, carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap in the health field. Carbs have been accused of contributing to the obesity epidemic and causing chronic illnesses. As a result, some companies have advised that we avoid carbs altogether. Using the information from the text, discuss why avoiding dietary carbs might be ill-advised. Why do we need carbohydrates as part of our diet plan? What are the current recommendations for carbohydrates and fiber-rich foods? In your response, what benefits can they provide? Provide at least two benefits of dietary fiber, and identity two food sources of fiber. Your initial contribution should be 250 to 300 words in length. Your research and claims must be supported by your course text and a minimum of one additional scholarly source. Use proper APA formatting for in-text citations and references as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.