Why do we need Carbohydrates?

Question

What is the main reason that we need Carbohydrates what can it affect if we lose the Carbohydrates

Answer 1

I was surprised that no one managed to list the most important reason that carbs are necessary in our diet. First and foremost carbs and sugar are converted to glucose which is the fuel our brains uses. Without any carbohydrates at all, either simple or complex, our brain would cease to function correctly.

Answer 2

Carbohydrates require less water to digest than proteins or fats and are the most common source of energy. Carbohydrates, like proteins, contain 4 kilocalories per gram while fats contain 9 kilocalories and alcohol contains 7 kilocalories per gram. Based on evidence for risk of heart disease and obesity, the Institute of Medicine recommends that American and Canadian adults get between 40-65% of dietary energy from carbohydrates.

If you do not eat enough carbohydrates, you will lose energy and endurance (up to 50%). You will also not be able to breakdown fat completely, which cannot only mess up your metabolism, but can also trigger health problems such as diabetes. Also, if your body doesn't have enough carbohydrates, it has a backup system: it breaks down muscle and protein into glucose to use for energy, thus deteriorating muscle. The symptoms can be: dizziness, fatigue, weakness, fainting, and possibly even coma or death.

Answer 3

First of all, you can't be diagnosed with high carbohydrates. Cholestrol and blood pressure can be high. But not Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are simple sugars, pastas, bread, and so on. Just cut down on your carb intake. You don't need to shut them out completely. Make sure the carbohydrates you're ingesting aren't from sugars, like in juices, and in sweets and so on. Complex carbs are fine, like in pastas and bread but you don't want to over do it. Check on line for healthy diets. Also, try to eat 5-6 small meals a day to boost your metabolism (a meal can be a banana and a yogurt). Good Luck.

Answer 4

We need carbohydrate mainly for energy,insufficient carbohydrate makes a person weak and prone to infections.

Answer 5

The carbohydrate gives us energy.
And if you loose carbohydrate you are not going to be strong.

Answer 6

Carbohydrates provide the energy we need!

Answer 7

One of the building blocks of life. Gives you energy, like atheletes eat lots of pasta before their event as it gives you a boost.

Answer 8

Carbs provide energy for our body.

Answer 9

Crabs give you energy. Pick good carbs like whole wheat breads and cereals, and fruits.

Answer 10

Carbs give you energy, without them, you would feel very tired and fatigue.