Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 7 views

    Carbohydrate

    Uploaded by

    Shubham Sharma
    The document discusses macro and micronutrients. Macronutrients like fat, protein, and carbohydrates are needed in larger amounts and provide energy, while micronutrients like vitamins and minerals are needed in smaller amounts but are equally important. Carbohydrates are organic compounds that serve as energy sources and structural components. Recommended dietary allowances for carbohydrates vary based on age, gender, physiological requirements, and physical activity. Sources include fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. Carbohydrates have important functions like energy provision but deficiencies or excesses can lead to health issues.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Carbohydrate

    Uploaded by

    Shubham Sharma
    7 views8 pages
    The document discusses macro and micronutrients. Macronutrients like fat, protein, and carbohydrates are needed in larger amounts and provide energy, while micronutrients like vitamins and minerals are needed in smaller amounts but are equally important. Carbohydrates are organic compounds that serve as energy sources and structural components. Recommended dietary allowances for carbohydrates vary based on age, gender, physiological requirements, and physical activity. Sources include fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. Carbohydrates have important functions like energy provision but deficiencies or excesses can lead to health issues.

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    The document discusses macro and micronutrients. Macronutrients like fat, protein, and carbohydrates are needed in larger amounts and provide energy, while micronutrients like vitamins and minerals are needed in smaller amounts but are equally important. Carbohydrates are organic compounds that serve as energy sources and structural components. Recommended dietary allowances for carbohydrates vary based on age, gender, physiological requirements, and physical activity. Sources include fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. Carbohydrates have important functions like energy provision but deficiencies or excesses can lead to health issues.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    7 views8 pages

    Carbohydrate

    Uploaded by

    Shubham Sharma
    The document discusses macro and micronutrients. Macronutrients like fat, protein, and carbohydrates are needed in larger amounts and provide energy, while micronutrients like vitamins and minerals are needed in smaller amounts but are equally important. Carbohydrates are organic compounds that serve as energy sources and structural components. Recommended dietary allowances for carbohydrates vary based on age, gender, physiological requirements, and physical activity. Sources include fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. Carbohydrates have important functions like energy provision but deficiencies or excesses can lead to health issues.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    of 8

    Macro and Micro Nutrients

     Macronutrients are the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide


    us with energy: in other words, fat, protein and carbohydrate.

     Micronutrients are mostly vitamins and minerals, and are equally important
    but consumed in very small amounts. We generally get our micronutrients
    along with macronutrients.
    C
    •
    arbohydrate
    naturally occurring compounds and its derivatives.
    • most abundant and widespread organic substances in nature
    • essential constituents of all living things.
    • formed by green plants from carbon dioxide and water during the process
    of photosynthesis.
    • serve as energy sources and as essential structural components in
    organisms.
    RDA
    R ecommended D A ietary llowance
    But it is not fix, why?

    • AGE
    • GENDER
    • PHYSIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
    Sources
    • fresh fruits
    • Vegetables
    • Corn
    • Potatoes
    • milk and milk products.
    • Carbohydrates can be found in different forms, such as sugars, starch, and
    fibres.
    Functions
    Following are the important carbohydrates functions:
    • main source of energy.
    • maintaining a healthy digestive system.
    • The fiber in carbohydrates helps in lowering blood cholesterol.
    • It retains protein from being burned so it can be used to build and repair.
    Deficiency
    Deficiency of carbohydrates can lead to
    Loss of stamina as they provide energy to the body.
    Weakening of the body
    Constipation
    Lethargy
    Bad breadth
    Dizziness
    Excess
    1. Weight gain
    2. High blood sugar
    3. Fatigue
    4. High cholesterol
    5. High serum insulin
    6. Skin issues
    7. High Triglycerides
    8. Craving to have sweets
    9. Constipation and bloating
    10. The digestive system gets disturbed

    You might also like

    pFad - Phonifier reborn

    Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

    Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


    Alternative Proxies:

    Alternative Proxy

    pFad Proxy

    pFad v3 Proxy

    pFad v4 Proxy