Dietary Carbohydrates - Requirement and Recommendation in the Human Diet

Conclusion: It is recommended to consume complex carbohydrates and dietary fibres in the diet for health. Free and added sugars are not recommended if a person is diabetic, obese, and trying to lose weight. The function of different types of carbohydrates in the diet is an active area of study and further recommendations are essential to elucidate its function in health and diseases.
Source: Current Nutrition and Food Science - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research