Carbohydrates have a wide range of physiological effects which are important for health. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in most populations. The carbohydrates in the human diet are mainly in the form of starches and various sugars.

Joint FAO/WHO Scientific Update on Carbohydrates in Human  Nutrition, (Guest editors: Nishida, C., F. Martinez Nocito, J. Mann,) European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 61, Supplement 1, December 2007

A Model for Establishing Upper Levels of Intake for Nutrients and Related Substances: Report of a Joint FAO/WHO Technical Workshop on Nutrient Risk Assessment, 2-6 May 2005

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