Carbohydrate consciousness is as top-of-mind with consumers and the media as ever. Now, however, we're focusing on including the right carbs in our everyday diets. The 2008 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Clinical Practice Recommendations include a statement recognizing the increasing evidence that weight-loss plans that restrict carbohydrates or fat calorie intake are equally effective for reducing weight in the short term. It is still recommended to consume about 130 grams of carbohydrates per day to provide adequate
glucose as the required fuel for the central nervous system without reliance on glucose production from ingested protein or fat. Calorie balance – not the source of the calories – is the key factor in weight loss.
