Biology GCSE
Carbohydrate controlled diet
What Carbohydrate controlled diet means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Carbohydrate controlled diet
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Limits the amount of carbohydrate eaten, reducing glucose absorbed into the blood so fewer and smaller rises in blood glucose occur after meals.
Topics that use Carbohydrate controlled diet
- Control of blood glucose concentration (AQA GCSE)
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