ABSTRACT
Structure and Function ............................................................................................15 Carbohydrates, Energy Metabolism, and Wound Healing......................................16 Carbohydrate Requirements/Energy Metabolism ...................................................16 Energy Metabolism/Caloric Needs..........................................................................18 Carbohydrates, Wound Healing, and Immune Function.........................................21 Carbohydrates in Wound Care ................................................................................22 Recommendations for Carbohydrate Intake............................................................23 Problems Related to Excess Carbohydrate Intake ..................................................23 Recommendations for Future Research ..................................................................24 References................................................................................................................24
