Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are
sugar compounds made by plants when the plants are exposed to light. This
process is called photosynthesis.
Uses of
Carbohydrates
- It protects your muscles.
- It regulates the amount of sugar circulating
in your body.
- It provides nutrients for friendly bacteria in
intestinal tract that helps in digestion.
- It assist in body's absorption of
calcium.
- It helps in lowering cholesterol level and
regulate blood pressure.
Sources of carbohydrates
:
Fruits, vegetables, and
grains.
Milk and its products contain carbohydrates.
Meat, fish, poultry
- no carbohydrates.
Build a nutritious
diet:
- 6-11 servings a day of grain
foods (bread, pasta, cereals) plus
- 2-4 servings of fruits and
- 3-5 servings of vegetables
One gram of
carbohydrate
contains 4 calories
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carbohydrates
Dietary
fibre: Non-Nutrient in Carbohydrate foods
Kinds of dietary
fibre
- Soluble fibre :
- It forms gel in the presence of
H2O
- Insoluble fibre :
- It is a natural laxative.
- It absorbs H2O,helps in feel full after
eating
- It stimulates intestinal walls to
contract and relax. This contraction is called peristalsis .
- It helps to prevent digestive disorders
- It bulks up stools and makes it
softer, reducing risk of developing hemorrhoids and lessening the discomfort
you already have.
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