>What it boils down to is that carbs are not a required nutrient. protien >and fat ARE required. -- Please note: I do NOT have documentation of what follows on this computer and maybe not even my home computer but I have heard the following statement from no less than three experts in the field, possibly four. -- Tad is correct. Fat and protein are the only required macronutrients. There are no essential micronutrients found in plant foods that cannot be found in fats, oils and animal foods. Not GOOD micronutrients, but REQUIRED micronutrients. Chances are I'll soon be verbally pistol-whipped for posting this, but I guess I'm a sucker for punishment. Dori Zook Denver, CO _________________________________________________________________ Keep up with high-tech trends here at "Hook'd on Technology." http://special.msn.com/msnbc/hookedontech.armx