Good Calories, Bad Calories, by Gary Taubes

I have been loosely following the discussion between you and Molbiogirl since it's conception. Although I haven't really been taking in the technical details I am interested in the end conclusion. At the moment I am bit bewildered as to what the end conclusion is.......Are refined carbs likely to be a major cause of obesity and diabetes in the Western world? Or not? Is it the case that the evidence is contradictory and thus inconclusive? Is it the case that much of the evidence regarding cutting down on refined carbs is anecdotal? I am a bit lost.I think this thread could do with some sort of attempt at a vaguely objective summary.Edited by Straggler, : No reason given.