. . . "Carbohydrates On a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, adult women should consume between 160 to 200 grams of carbohydrates a day.Adult men should consume between 240 to 300 grams of carbohydrates a day.The majority of this should be in the form of less-refined, less-processed foods with a low glycemic load.Reduce your consumption of foods made with wheat flour and sugar, especially bread and most packaged" . .