Table 5.

Recommended dietary intake of carbohydrates and dietary fiber for LARN 2014 [12].

	SDT Suggested Dietary Target for the Population	AI Adequate Intake	RI Reference Intake Ranges
Total carbohydrates	Prefer food sources with low Glycemic Index (GI). Limit foods in which the reduction of GI is obtained by increasing the fructose or lipid content.	NOT AVAILABLE	45–60 En%. A minimum intake of 2 g/kg/day is sufficient to prevent ketosis. Upper limit of 65 En% it can be accepted in conditions of high energy expenditure, from intense physical activity
Sugars (sugars naturally present in milk, fruit and vegetables and added sugars)	Limit the consumption of sugars to <15 En%. An intake >25 En% (95th percentile of introduction into the Italian diet) is to be considered potentially linked to adverse health events (increase in triglycerides and cholesterol, and impaired response to glucose and insulin). Limit the use of fructose as a sweetener. Limit the use of foods and drinks formulated with fructose or high fructose corn syrups.	NOT AVAILABLE	NOT AVAILABLE
Dietary Fiber	Prefer foods naturally rich in dietary fiber, such as whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables.	>1 year: 8.4 g/1000 cal (2 g/MJ)	NOT AVAILABLE

En%: percentage of the total energy of the diet.