Excessive carbohydrates can cause an increase in the total caloric intake, causing obesity.
Deficient carbohydrates can cause a lack of calories (malnutrition), or excessive intake of fats to make up the calories.
Review Date: 6/21/2004
Reviewed By: Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hosptial, Boston, Ma.
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