Is eating 100g of carbs a day bad? The health effects of a moderate low-carb diet
                                
                                
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                                Standard dietary guidelines often recommend a carbohydrate intake far higher than 100g per day, with many sources suggesting 225g to 325g for a 2,000-calorie diet. This raises the question: is eating 100g of carbs a day bad? The answer depends on individual factors and, most importantly, the quality of the carbohydrates consumed.