Carbohydrates: Never Good, Only Bad, Worse And Worst?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans currently recommend that most adults consume 5 to 6 cups (or cup equivalents) of starchy vegetables each week to help meet their total vegetable goals. Yet, as confusion around "good versus bad carbs" persists among consumers, there is a risk of starchy vegetable avoidance in favor of other carbohydrate foods perceived as equally or more nutritious – or even carbohydrate avoidance all together.