Deciphering the CDC carb: Combating Bacteria vs. Carbohydrate Counting
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With antibiotic-resistant bacteria projected to cause millions of deaths by 2050, the term 'CDC carb' has two very different meanings, depending on the context. One refers to a national public health initiative to combat antibiotic resistance, while the other relates to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) dietary guidance on carbohydrate intake for people managing diabetes.
