At birth a brown bear cub weighs about a pound and a half or two pounds, and when they emerge from the den about four months later the cubs average about 11 or 12 pounds. Milk production and intake increases four-fold after they emerge from the den.
Carbohydrate drink. Carbohydrate drink: The administration of a complex carbohydrate-rich drink before surgery (100gm the evening before surgery and 50gm 2-3 hours preop) may increase insulin sensitivity but does not reduce complications or significantly improve other outcomes when compared to placebo fluids (1).
In everyday usage, the word carbohydrate refers to any food that contains a high level of sugars or starch. In this context, carbohydrates include table sugar, jelly, bread, cereal, and pasta, even though these foods may contain other organic compounds. For example, cereal and pasta also contain some level of protein.