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What is your daily carbohydrate intake requirement?

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A balanced diet needs to contain a proper mix of carbohydrates, fat and protein.

Sugars are carbohydrates. Dietary carbohydrates also include the complex carbohydrates starch and fiber. During digestion all carbohydrates except fiber break down into sugars.

Caution: These estimates may not be appropriate for pregnant and nursing women, or for individuals with chronic kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes. Please see your physician for nutritional advice if you have these conditions.

This test should be used only as a guideline and is based on information available through the American Dietetics Association.
 

Proper nutrition is critical for overall health and exercise performance.

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