Chapter 26.1, Problem 13AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The forms and amounts of stored and mobile carbohydrates in the body as well as the usage of carbohydrates in the body and influence of dietary carbohydrate metabolism in the human body.

Introduction:

Nutrition is the basis of all life activities, and it is taken care of by the process called metabolism. In metabolism, the raw materials are taken up and the digestive process takes place by breaking down the large molecules into small biomolecules. These small biomolecules are further absorbed by the intestinal cells and the energy to all living things is provided.

Carbohydrates are the major reserve source of energy in humans because it meets most of the energy needs in the human body. Dietary carbohydrates influence other nutrient metabolism.