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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Dietary fibre: Non-Nutrient in Carbohydrate foods

Kinds of dietary fibre

1. Soluble fibre :
   • It forms gel in the presence of H2O
     
2. 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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