What We Do. MPO's are regional agencies created by Federal law to conduct a cooperative, continuous and comprehensive (3C) transportation planning process. This process enables our metropolitan area to receive over $200 million annually in state and federal transportation funding. Your participation in this process is important to ensure that your federal and state gas tax dollars are spent wisely and according to the region's most urgent needs.
Whole-grain products such as brown rice, whole-grain pasta, beans, whole wheat bread, whole oats, buckwheat, millet, whole rye, whole-grain barley and whole-grain corn are considered good carbohydrates. These foods are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that are beneficial to your health.
Each gram of starch contains 4 calories. Sugars are simple carbohydrates that can be easily digested by the body. Fibers do not provide any calories because our bodies do not break fiber during digestion. Foods which contain a high level of sugar are candies, jellies, soda, cake and fruits.Foods that contain starch include noodles, breads, grains and vegetables. Consuming healthy, high fiber carbohydrates in moderation will help us to maintain a healthy weight.otatoes also contain good amounts of carbohydrates in the form of starch. 1 cup serving of boiled potatoes contains 31 grams of carbohydrates and a cup of mashed potatoes include 36 grams of carbs. Hash browns have the highest amount of carbohydrates with 35% while french fries contain 27% of carbs.