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Online Publications - Breads, Cereals, Rice, Pasta, and Potatoes
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Carbohydrates: Going With the Whole Grain (2003)
Harvard School of Public Health
This fact sheet covers carbohydrates and health, glycemic index, and popular diets, such as high and low carbohydrate diets.
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Healthful Whole Grains (2002)
Kansas State University, Agriculture Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
This eight-page publication provides information on types of whole grains, ways to add whole grains to your diet, serving sizes, health benefits, identifying whole grains on a food label, parts of the grain, dietary recommendations, and whole grain nutrients.
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The Power of Potatoes--Positively Nutritious (2002)
American Dietetic Association
This fact sheet covers important nutrients in potatoes, including potassium, Vitamin C, and fiber; antioxidants; carbohydrates; the glycemic index; and tips on how to regularly include potatoes in your diet.
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