FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carbohydrates are?
A
The cheapest sources of energy.
B
Present in large quantities in foods and are also required in large amounts by the body.
C
main source of energy
D
Needed in the body for bodybuilding.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dietary carbohydrates are the cheapest source of energy for metabolism by the body. They are cheap because they are produced by plants for energy metabolism and storage and consequently can be harvested in most temperate and humid climates.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates are the main energy source of the human diet. The metabolic disposal of dietary carbohydrates is direct oxidation in various tissues, glycogen synthesis (in liver and muscles), and hepatic de novo lipogenesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Along with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of three main nutrients found in foods and drinks. Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.

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