HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk, and milk products are the major food sources of carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the main types of macronutrients in food (nutrients that are required daily in large quantities). They supply 90% of the dry weight of the diet and 100% of its energy.