What should you know about carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are group 2 staple foods that contain rice, flour, sugar, taro, oily, etc., including products made from rice, starch.Benefits of carbohydrates are as follows.

1. It gives energy and warmth to the body. Causing the body to be able to move to work or perform various activities (the energy from most of these foods is consumed each day. such as walking, running, working, and exercise) (1 gram of carbohydrates is It provides 4 calories and carbohydrates, a nutrient that provides at least 50% of the total calories received per day. Or possibly as high as 80 percent)
2. Carbohydrates are essential for the normal metabolism of fat in the body. Because if the body is not getting enough carbohydrates Will burn fat as a force for more work. Resulting in ketone macaque which will cause harm to the body
3. Helps to preserve the value of protein so that it is not metabolized into energy. If you get enough energy from carbohydrates. For the body to use protein in the most beneficial way.
4. Brain function is dependent on glucose, which provides vital energy.
5. Glucuronic acid (glucose derivative) is responsible for converting the toxins that enter the body as they pass through the liver. The toxin is reduced and in a condition that the body can excrete.
6. Whole grain carbohydrate foods It is also a good source of protein, minerals and vitamins.

What should you know about carbohydrates?

• If eating this group of food that exceeds the needs of the body Carbohydrates are converted into fat and can lead to obesity.
• Although proteins and fats provide the same energy as carbohydrates. But at the very least, adults should get at least 50-100 grams of carbohydrates to avoid the harmful effects of fat and protein metabolism. And if so, 50 percent of your daily energy intake should come from carbohydrates.