"John Kuthe" > wrote in message
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> On Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:58:26 AM UTC-6, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Fri, 8 Jan 2016 13:25:11 -0800 (PST), RichD wrote:
>> >
>> >> I see granola energy bars, bearing the notice: "only 2
>> >> grams net carbohydrates"
>> >>
>> >> What does that mean?
>> >
>> > It means the total carbohydrates (in grams) minus that carbohydrates
>> > from fiber (in grams). It's a term they invented for the Atkins and
>> > other low-carb diets.
>> >
>>
>> It's a "term" used by diabetics to determine the glucose potential of the
>> carbs that are digestible. It is in fact a very important number.
>>
>>
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> And it's a very good back-of-the-envelope way to estimate the amount of
> carbohydrates you consume, which for a diabetic can be very good to know!

Yes, and any diabetic in good control knows how to count carbs very well,
even without the net carbs listed.

Cheri