While total carbohydrate intake is not higher, sugar intake is also lower than either the US or the UK. (idmprogram.com)
The NAS discusses total carbohydrate intake and intake of other macronutrients under the general heading of Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges for Healthy Diets (AMDRs). (whfoods.org)
What made more sense to us was to use the recommended range for total carbohydrate intake as presented by the NAS in its broader discussion of macronutrient intake. (whfoods.org)