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You often hear of Carbs as bad in a diet. in fact, they are just like any other nutrient; you need a certain amount. This is because carbohydrate refers to any sugar, such as sucrose or glucose. these compounds are broken down by the mitochondria in your cells to make ATP, which is the primary source of energy in your body. This means that your body can't perform ANY of its functions without carbohydrates. They hold the power that makes your heart beat and makes your brain operate. So while too many can make one overweight, they are necessary for living.
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∙ 11y agoCarbohydrates are non-essential and therefore not needed.
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Why should you eat lots of carbohydrate?
You do not need to eat a lot of carbohydrate. It may surprise you to learn that, unlike protein and fats, there is no minimum requirement of carbohydrate in order to flourish physically. For more information, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
What carbohydrate should one increase when constipated?
You need to eat more fibre and drink plenty of water.
What type of carbohydrate should you eat more of?
you should eat foods that have glucose, fructose, and galactose because it has monosaccharide in it and that is one of the best things to eat if you don't need carbohydrates
What food do dogs eat Carbohydrate or protein?
As dogs will primarily eat and digest meat, animal protein is far more important than carbohydrates. A dog does not need a great deal of carbohydrate, and cannot digest certain carbohydrates as efficiently as protein.
Is carbohydrate a nutrient?
yes carbohydrate is a nutrient
When you eat a piece of bread you consume carbohydrate's. Which part of the cell is responsible for breaking down a carbohydrate for use by the body?
Lysosomes
Why is it important to eat starchy carbohydrate food?
high calorie
Is couscous a complex or refined carbohydrate?
complex. eat more of it
Why do long distance runners need large carbohydrate stores in their livers and muscles?
why do long distance runners need large carbohydrate stores
What is a good carbohydrate consumpstion for a person with type 2 diabetes?
blood sugars rise in response to the amount of carbohydrate you eat, and so the less carbs you eat (within reason) the closer to normal your sugars will be. If your sugars remain high on a diet lowish in carbs, you probably need medication as well as a low carb diet
Can you eat onions on a low carb diet?
Onions contain carbohydrate and therefore need to be measured when following a low carb diet. For the carbohydrate content of onions, please see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
How many grams of carbohydrate are in a diet?
It depends on what type of diet you eat.
