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Unlike proteins or fats, carbohydrates are not essential for health or to sustain life. In other words, you would become unwell and eventually die without protein and fats. However, as the Inuit (Eskimo) people, and research, have shown, you can survive perfectly well without carbohydrates. Although carbohydrates are not a dietary requirement , it is sometimes difficult to eat without ingesting some carbohydrates, which are excellent sources of quick-burning energy. Not all carbohydrates are of equal nutritional value, however: in general, the ones created by nature are good for the body (such as vegetables and fruits), whereas those refined processed carbohydrates produced by human intervention - pasta and bread, cereals, white rice, crackers, cookies, candy, sugar, and so forth-are much less beneficial and often harmful to long term health.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoCarbs store and provide energy in the body. They are stored in our muscle cells in the form of glycogen. They also provide structure and protection. Without carbs you will feel lethargic all the time but having to much unused carbs results in you gaining weight.
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∙ 12y agobecause if you dont have at least 145 carbs then you will prob end up having Diabetes. (Where your pancreas dose not work correctly and dose not get incilen so you have to take pills(type 2) or get shots(type 1) for the rest of your life)
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∙ 11y agothey are the primary factor in the Biological Systems energy transport chain of ATP (Adenosinetriphosphate). It is primarily the reason why the Transport System exists and how it distributes carbohydrates through the body!
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∙ 13y agoSugars provide living things with energy and act as substances used for structure. Some examples of structures might be the shell of a crab or the stem of a plant.
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∙ 15y agocarbs give you energy, to fuel your body 3 kinds of carbs: monsaccharides, disachharide, polysaccharide
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∙ 11y agothey're important because i said so.
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Why are carbohydrates important in a humans diet?
They serve as an energy source.
Is a diet completely free of carbohydrates good for you?
Definitely not. It is important to eat a balanced diet including fat, protein, and carbohydrates. If you want to lose weight, eat fewer calories and exercise.
What three foods made by plants are an important part of your diet?
Carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
On the atkins diet do you go by carbohydrates of which sugars?
On the Atkins diet, you go by carbohydrates (most carbohydrates have sugars in them).
Why are grains important?
Grains contain carbohydrates, carbohydrates break down sugars, sugar goes into blood (called blood sugar). Carbohydrates keep your blood sugar at a normal level (unless your diebetic) which keeps you alive. Since grains contain carbohydrates and carbohydrates have a very important job, grains are very important. Grains keep you alive. They are a very important part of your diet.
Why does an astronaut's diet consist mainly of carbohydrates?
The astronaut´s diet does not consist of carbohydrates - the main idea of the diet is to avoid carbohydrates. It consists mainly protein. The idea of avoiding carbohydrates is that if organism doesn´t get carbohydrates then it starts using fat - both: the one we get with food and the one we have in our bodies. So, astronaut´s diet does not consist of carbohydrates!
Is it important to monitor how many carbohydrates are eaten?
Not to me, but I am fat and don't care. On a diet, the answer may be different for many reasons.
What is part of a nutritious balanced diet?
Carbohydrates are starches, and sugars, its very important source of the energy for the body cell,
What is needed in a Healthy diet?
Carbohydrates - important for energy Protein- important for growth and repair Vitamins and minerals- important for keeping you and your body healthy Fibre- important for your digestive system
Other than kilocalories what information is important in determining whether or not you are consuming a healthy diet?
Calories are the most important aspect of losing weight. However, the ratio of proteins, carbohydrates and fats are also very important for a healthy diet.
What is the difference between a no carb diet and cookie diet?
The no carb diet cuts out all carbohydrates from what you can eat. The cookie diet allows you to have cookies, which are packed with carbohydrates, but not much else.
Is diet menu planning important for diabetes patients?
Yes. If diabetics intake too much sugar or carbohydrates their bodies do not produce insulin to break down the sugars of the foods. Diet planning is very important.
