Carbohydrates in the diet



Carbohydrates should pay 58-60% of the energy intake. These are sugars:
 * Simple – (monosaccharides, disaccharides).
 * Compound – (polysaccharides – starch and fiber).

Fiberis a plant material resistant to the digestive enzymes of the GIT. It alleviates the rise in glycemia after a meal, has a positive effect on the action of insulin, has a satiating effect, lowers cholesterol ..

The recommended daily intake
The recommended daily carbohydrate intake is approximately 4-6 g / kg / day.

Function
Carbohydrates are a source of muscle energy. They are an important building block and an equally important taste factor. Fiber function - see above

Excess
Excessive intake of simple sugars is related to:
 * 1) Unnecessarily increased energy intake and subsequently obesity.
 * 2) With glucose intolerance.
 * 3) Hyperlipidemia.
 * 4) Increased risk of tooth decay.

One-sided excessive supply of crude fiber reduces the absorption of important elements ( Fe, Cu, Zn, Ca ) and other protective substances.

Deficiency
Lack of fiber increases the risk of:


 * Colon tumors;
 * Ischemic heart disease;
 * Chronic ischemic disease of the lower limbs.

The optimum ratio of the major nutrients in the total energy value

 * Protein: 12-14%.
 * Carbohydrates: 58-60%.
 * Fats: 28-30%.

Related articles

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 * Proteins in food • Proteins (1. LF UK, NT) • aminoacids
 * Types of food • Minerals in food • Trace elements
 * Nutritional recommendation
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