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How do you calculate total calories from fat, carbs, and protein? - ANSWER1g of Carbs = 4 Calories. 1g of Protein = 4 Calories. 1g of Fat = 9 Calories. Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates - ANSWERSimple Carbs: The 'unhealthy' carbs. Body can break down very easily. Food sources include simple sugars and other energy sources that your body can break down very quickly. Complex Carbs: The 'healthy' carbs. Harder/least likely to be broken down by the body. They are considered healthier because it takes longer for the body to get energy from them. Food sources include legumes, barley. What are food sources high in complex carbs? - ANSWER What are food sources high in simple carbs? - ANSWER How much carbs should a diabetic client have in their diet? - ANSWERRisk for cutting out all carbs = Crash/bottoming out of blood sugar. Do not cut out carbs. Instead, diabetic clients should increase their intake of complex carbohydrates. What are the benefits of increasing fiber intake? - ANSWERDecreases r/f certain cancers, promotes regular bowel movements, and maintenance of blood sugar. What are good food sources of protein? - ANSWERComplete Protein: Fish, shellfish, chicken, turkey, duck, beef, lamb, pork, eggs, tofu, several cheeses (cheddar, muenster, swiss, cottage cheese, ricotta), milk, ice milk/reduced-fat ice cream, yogurt & frozen yogurt. Incomplete Protein: Cereals (Ready-to-eat, oatmeal, wheatena), Grains (Wheat, rice, corn, oats/oatmeal, barley, spaghetti/pasta, bagels, bread), Legumes (Black-eyed peas, lentils, beans, peanuts/peanut butter, chickpeas, split peas), Broccoli, potatoes, green peas, leafy green vegetables