A gram stain that does not show the presence of bacteria does not rule out a wound infection. A wound culture may also sometimes be ordered on an individual who has undergone treatment for a wound infection, to determine whether the treatment was effective. It may also be ordered at intervals on a person who has a chronic infection, to help guide further treatment.
Even though a standardized definition doesnât exist, most experts say a lower-carb diet consists of 130 grams or fewer daily. For comparison, a regular meal plan should include 225 to 325 grams of carbs daily, based on a 2,000-calorie diet, according to Institute of Medicine guidelines. Researchers studying low-carb diets design menus containing 20 to 100 grams of carbs per day for weight loss, reports Todayâs Dietitian.
Major zingers two weeks in a row! Last week Monique asked what she should be eating to be able to see her abs. Check out my answer here. This week, Liz wants to know how many carbs she should be eating per day to lose weight. These are literally two of the questions that I get asked the most, so I am not surprised they were some of the most popular questions asked on my page.