7/26/2005 - 7/27/2005, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Carbohydrates provide between 40–70% of total energy intake of different populations in the world, thus constituting the most important energy source in human diets. Over the past 25 years, much progress has been made in our knowledge of carbohydratesranging from chemistry, physiology, its role in health maintenance and treatment of diseases.
Recent scientific debates have centered on the amount and types of carbohydrates intake and their relation to health conditions such as obesity and hyperlipidaemia. Popular diet trends and widespread media coverage have impacted on public's perception of carbohydrates and caused a rapid change to consumption patterns. As total carbohydrates intake from foods, including staple foods, increases or decreases, the intake of nutrients associated with the carbohydrate food sources also increases or decreases. In particular, foods that are naturally rich in glycaemic carbohydrates such as cereals, pulses, seeds, fruit and vegetables, provide a wide range of important micronutrients, dietary fibre and phytochemicals, widely recognized to have beneficial effect on health. In light of the current interests, nutrition scientists, academics, health care providers and regulators need to understand and evaluate the scientific information and the latest research in order to assess the dietary implications and formulate dietary guidance. The dietary guidance aims to promote health and prevent diseases should also need to be culturally appropriate and economically viable.
This timely symposium will bring together international, regional and local experts and scientists working on carbohydrates science to provide updates and present the latest research, discuss relevant issues and formulate an action plan for dietary guidance of individuals and populations groups on optimal carbohydrates intake for health.
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