HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Depending on diet and activity level people’s carb intake will vary. Either way it is still recommended that what percent of a person’s diet should be made from carbs?

A	20-30%
B	45-65
C	10-40%
D	50%

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.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a guideline for endurance athletes, roughly 60–70 percent of calories should come from carbohydrates, 10–15 percent protein and 20–30 percent from fat. You should consume a well-balanced diet containing carbohydrates, protein and fat during training periods.

Detailed explanation-3: -During exercise lasting more than 60 minutes, an intake of carbohydrate is required to top up blood glucose levels and delay fatigue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Low-carbohydrate (less than 26% carbohydrates) or less than 130 gm/day. Moderate-carbohydrate (26% to 44%) High-carbohydrate (45% or greater)

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