The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrate is set at 130 g per day because
a) This is the maximum we should consume each day
b) It covers the amount of carbohydrate required for exercise
c) It covers the amount required to supply adequate glucose to the brain.
d) It takes into account the amount of carbohydrate consumed as added sugars.
Answer: c) It covers the amount required to supply adequate glucose to the brain.
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