Approximately 130 grams a day of carbohydrates are needed to ensure complete sparing of body protein in an average size person. A desirable intake of dietary fiber is 20 to 35 grams daily, according to the American Dietetic Association.
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When your body needs energy, it will first use carbohydrates stored in your body, sparing the protein and fats in your body. When the stored carbohydrates are depleted, the body will start using protein and fats.
The principle function of dietary carbohydrates is to provide energy. Dietary sugars and starches are called protein sparing. A dietary protein can be used for protein synthesis and other vital processes.
Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests adequate levels of carbohydrates. It is also achieved when ingesting adequate levels of fat.
Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests adequate levels of carbs and fats. A starving person is losing glycogen, protein, and fat.
One can learn more about a protein sparing diet through a variety of websites or a dietitian. An effective website regarding this topic would be the Livestrong website, which provides endless amounts of information about the protein sparing diet. A dietitian can be found at the EatRight website.
1. Provide major source of energy 2. Protein sparing action 3. Breakdown of fatty acid and prevention of Ketosis. carbohydrates are used primarily as an energy source, but are also used in other reactions as a substrate (reactants) and are the main component in plant cell walls (structure and support)
adequate levels of carbohydrate and fat
ingesting adequate amounts of proteins derived from plants
Turkey on wheat bread with lettuce, tomato, and Miracle Whip. Turkey = protein (amino and nucleic acids) Wheat bread = carbohydrates (long-chain glucose) Miracle Whip = lipids (saturated fat - be sparing on how much) Lettuce and tomato = carbohydrates (who wants just a plain sammich?)
rectal sparing
Carbohydrates provide energy and regulation of blood glucose, sparing the use of proteins for energy and help to breakdown of fatty acids and preventing ketosis.