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Carbohydrates   

Overview | Recommendations | Side Effects | Food Sources

Alternative names:

Starches; Simple sugars; Sugars; Complex carbohydrates; Diet - carbohydrates; Simple carbohydrates

Side Effects

Excessive carbohydrates can cause an increase in the total caloric intake, causing obesity.

Deficient carbohydrates can cause a lack of calories (malnutrition), or excessive intake of fats to make up the calories.

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