Understanding the role of carbohydrates in optimal nutrition

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Author
Hinde, Shirley
Date
2019-07-26Acceptance date
2019-05-20
Type
Article
Publisher
RCNi
ISSN
2047-9018
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In recent years, the regulation of carbohydrate intake has become regarded as essential to achieve a balanced diet, with a range of health benefits attributed to low-carbohydrate diets. However, much of the advice on reduced carbohydrate intake does not reflect government-led dietary guidelines. As a result of this conflicting information, patients requiring assistance with weight management or glycaemic control may become confused about the appropriate carbohydrate intake, or be encouraged to experiment with ‘fad’ diets. As front-line healthcare professionals, nurses are in a prime position to advise patients on carbohydrate intake, as well as signposting them to evidence-based dietary resources. This article outlines the constituents of dietary carbohydrate, considers the health benefits of carbohydrates, and explains their importance as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
Journal/conference proceeding
Nursing Standard;
Citation
Hinde, S. (2019) 'Understanding the role of carbohydrates in optimal nutrition', Nursing Standard, 34(8), pp.76-82. DOI: 10.7748/ns.2019.e11323.
Description
Article published in Nursing Standard on 26 July 2019, available at: https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2019.e11323.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
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