FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
Question
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Carbohydrates
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Protein
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Lipids
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Nucleic Acids
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Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs. Glucose can be used immediately or stored in the liver and muscles for later use.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk, and milk products are the major food sources of carbohydrates.
Detailed explanation-3: -Dietary carbohydrates provide glucose that body cells can use for energy. Excess glucose beyond what the body needs for immediate energy is converted into glycogen, a storage form of carbohydrate, or converted into fat and stored in body fat cells. Glucose provides energy for all body cells.
Detailed explanation-4: -The healthiest sources of carbohydrates-unprocessed or minimally processed whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans-promote good health by delivering vitamins, minerals, fiber, and a host of important phytonutrients.