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Carb
Carb Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) is 45–65% of daily calories for everyone over 2 years of age according to 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Carb provides fuel (glucose for conversion to ATP) for energy.
- Avoid refined carbs such as white flour, sugar & processed foods, which cause blood sugar spikes, insulin resistance and inflammatory immune responses — they promote inflammatory diseases
- Choose whole carbs (wholegrains, vegetables, fruits, legumes), which stabilize blood sugar and feed healthy gut bacteria — they protect from inflammatory diseases
Carbs are the body's primary energy source
Use FLMC's Carb Counter and Tracker:
- To lower intake to prevent or manage diabetes
- To support a healthy carb intake based on whole carbs rather than refined carbs
- To support a low-carb, low-carb high-fat (LCHF), or keto diet