BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

IMPORTANCE OF CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a normal diet, about how many of your calories should be carbohydrates?
A
30%-40%
B
45%-65%
C
70%-80%
D
80%-85%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that carbohydrates make up 45% to 65% of total daily calories. So if you get 2, 000 calories a day, between 900 and 1, 300 calories should be from carbohydrates. That translates to between 225 and 325 grams of carbs a day.

Detailed explanation-2: -Recommended Allowance In general, 45 – 65% of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates. Carbs have 4 calories/gram. Based on a 2, 000 calorie/day diet, this amounts to 900 – 1300 calories per day, or about 225 – 325 grams.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you choose a 1, 200-calorie weight loss diet, consuming 45 percent of your daily calorie intake from carbs is equivalent to 540 calories, or 135 grams of carbohydrates per day.

Detailed explanation-4: -In general, most adults should target their diets to comprise of 45-65% Carbohydrates, 10-35% Protein and 20-35% Fat.

Detailed explanation-5: -Most authorities recommend that about 50 to 55% of total daily calories should consist of carbohydrates, most coming from fruits, vegetables. beans and legumes, and unrefined grains. Fewer than 10% of total daily calories should come from added sugars.

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