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Carbohydrates are either simple or comples Glucose is a simple sugar preferred by the body as an energy source. Complex carbohydrates, consisting of multiple sugar units, are digested to glucose. Although body cells can use fatty acids as an energy sourve, brain cells require glucose. For this reason alone, it is necessary to include carbohydrates in the diet because the body is unable to convert fatty acids to gucose.
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What is the major role of carbohydrates in the human diet is to?
The main function of carbohydrates is to provide energy? (True or False)
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).
What is fiber's main function in the diet?
Fiber does not 'function' in the diet. That belongs to the macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and protein. However, fiber is an essential part of the diet. It aids in the steady absorption of nutrients and holds water, which helps us stay hydrated.
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!
Can an organism survive on a diet of only carbohydrates?
No, an organism cannot survive solely on a diet of carbohydrates. While carbohydrates provide energy, a balanced diet with proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals is necessary for overall health and function. A lack of essential nutrients from other food sources can lead to deficiencies and health issues.
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 a carbohydrates polymer function?
Carbohydrates or polysaccharides are the primary source of energy for our body.Our brain only uses glucose as its energy source.Carbohydrates are easy to breakdown and if that is not available in diet body tries to get energy from fat molecules.
People living in tend to eat a diet that is high in carbohydrates.?
People living in the Western Hemisphere tend to eat a diet that is high in carbohydrates.
How do you carbohydrates are in diet soda?
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Why do you have carbs in your diet?
Carbohydrates are not essential ingredient in your diet. Most of the foods, specially vegetarian foods items contains carbohydrates in them. Carbohydrates give you energy or they get deposited as fat in your body.
Would a diet higher in protein or carbohydrates give you more energy?
carbohydrates
What is the best diet for energy?
To have a good energy diet have lots of carbohydrates.
