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What is the Role of Carbohydrates in Our Body?

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What is the Role of Carbohydrates in Our Body?

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The main function of the carbohydrates is to act as an energy fuel. Carbohydrates are broken down and converted to glucose relatively fast and therefore provide a fast energy release. Carbohydrate is essentially broken down and converted into glucose which is stored as glycogen in muscle and liver cells. The daily intake of carbohydrateS should be adequate to meet the capacity for glycogen storage and should provide around 45 % of the total daily energy intake. When carbohydrates are eaten in quantities that are more then the capacity for glycogen storage it is converted into fat. Carbohydrate is predominantly the body’s favourite source of fuel and when undergoing moderate intensity exercise on a regular basis the glycogen stores can become depleted. Therefore individual who performs a consistent exercise routine will require a high amount of carbohydrates in their diet compared to those who do not exercise regularly. Other main role of carbohydrates is to spare protein. When the inta

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