Carbohydrates in human nutrition
FAO Food and Nutrition paper Series, Vol. 66

The role of carbohydrates in nutrition. The role of carbohydrates in maintenance of health. Dietary carbohydrate and disease. The role of glycemic index in food choice. Goals and guidelines for carbohydrate food choices. Recommendations.

This publication gives the report and recommendations of a joint expert consultation held in Rome, April 14-18, 1997.