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CHO Carbohydrates. Function Main source of energy Helps body make best use of proteins Helps digestion because of fiber. If you eat too little Cannot use fats efficiently for energy Feel tired No energy Suffer from constipation Insufficient use of proteins. Carbohydrates are made up of
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CHO Carbohydrates • Function • Main source of energy • Helps body make best use of proteins • Helps digestion because of fiber
If you eat too little • Cannot use fats efficiently for energy • Feel tired • No energy • Suffer from constipation • Insufficient use of proteins
Carbohydrates are made up of • Fiber • Sugars • Starches 55% of the calories you eat should come from CHO 1 CHO = 4 calories
Too much • Change to fat and store • Become overweight • Heart disease • High blood pressure • Diabetes
Sources • Bread products • Apples • Cherry pie • Brown rice
Carcinogens • Cancer causing agents in food • Having enough CHO’s helps reduce the time carcinogens are in the body due to the elimination process
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