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The human brain is the only organ dependent on carbohydrates.

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Carbohydrates and proteins provide the body with 4 kilocalories per gram while fats provide the body with 9 kilocalories of energy. Therefore in SI units carbohydrates provide the body with 16.7 mega joule of energy for each kilogram.

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-Monosaccharide
·glucose
·fructose
·galactose
-Disaccharide
·maltose (glucose+glucose)
·sucrose(glucose+fructose)
·lactose(glucose+galactose)
-Polysaccharide
·Few (oligosaccharides) or many (polysaccharides) glucose units bound/linked together in straight or branched chains.
·Storage form of glucose in the body
·Provides a rapid release of energy when needed
Glycogen
Starch
Fibre

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The minimum carbohydrate requirement for adults is 130 grams or 45 percent of daily calories.

The Institute of Medicine encourages all women to consume at least 130 grams of carbohydrates each day. A woman’s individualized carbohydrate needs are based on her recommended calorie requirements, weight management goals and physical activity level. Since carbohydrates are an athlete’s primary source of energy during workouts, active women need more carbohydrates than women who are sedentary.

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Carbohydrate is a macronutrient, responsible for regulating and providing energy to the body. They occur in many forms, glucose, and fibre.

It's regulated by the body through two forms: one being glucose and the other being glycogen. Glucose is digested through our intestines, absorbed by our blood to be utilised as energy. Glycogen are branches of polysaccharide, a stored form of carbohydrates when we don't need it.