"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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>> On Fri, 8 Jan 2016 13:25:11 -0800 (PST), RichD wrote:
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>>> I see granola energy bars, bearing the notice: "only 2
>>> grams net carbohydrates"
>>>
>>> What does that mean?
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>> 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.
>>
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> 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.

Yes it is.

Cheri