FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates are the preferred source of energy. If the diet does not provide adequate carbohydrates the body will draw mainly upon proteins for its energy needs. By eating adequate amounts of carbohydrates, proteins will be spared to be used for growth, development and regulatory functions of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates contain longer chains of sugar molecules than simple carbohydrates. The body converts these sugar molecules into glucose, which it uses for energy. As complex carbohydrates have longer chains, they take longer to break down and provide more lasting energy in the body than simple carbohydrates.