Chapter: 11th Nutrition and Dietetics : Chapter 9 : Carbohydrates and Energy
Requirements of carbohydrates
The percentage of calories derived from carbohydrates in diets consumed by a vast majority of people in the developing countries is as high as 60 – 70%.
Requirements
of carbohydrates
The body has a
specific need for carbohydrates as a source of energy for the brain and other
tissue cells,for the synthesis of lactose in milk(lactating women) and
galactose and other sugars present in the cerebrosides and
muco-polysaccharides. The percentage of calories derived from carbohydrates in
diets consumed by a vast majority of people in the developing countries is as
high as 60 – 70%.The carbohydrate calories should be atleast 40% in
well-balanced diets.The optimal levels of carbohydrates in the diet, taking
into account the physiological needs for proteins and fats are given in table
9.2.
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