45-65% of ones total calorie intake with teh emphasis on complex carbohydrates.
100 grams per day is presumed to be the smallest amount needed to maintain adequate blood glucose levels.
Recommended dietary allowance 130 g/day
When less than 50 grams per day is consumed, tissue proteins and fats are used for energy fuel.
taken from Human Anatomy and physiology book.
carbs
0.4%
86%
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Carbs! Carbs are an internal source of energy.
Carbs! Carbs are an internal source of energy.
Your energy drains when you do not eat carbs because carbs are energy-boosters. You gain weight when you eat carbs because you are not burning their energy off.
About 30.7%
5%
Approximately 55% of the energy (Calories) in your diet should be from carbs. Of course, carbohydrates from fresh vegetables and fruits are the best source, along with carbs from whole grains and beans.
Carbs are needed to dive you energy
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