What is Carbohydrate (Glucid or Carbohydrate)?

The role of carbohydrates in health

For adults

According to Vinmec newspaper, carbohydrates provide energy for the activities and functions of the body.

Once in the body, they are converted into glucose. Glucose is used by cells as energy for biochemical activities, the excess is converted into fat.

Carbohydrates help build cells and tissues, also help the digestive system work well, eliminate toxic substances because it contains fiber.

For children

Carbohydrate plays an essential role in children’s health, is the main source of energy for movement and controls other motor organs.

They also support the development of the brain and nervous system, helping the nervous system to work effectively.

Carbohydrates are found in what foods?

Food sources of carbohydrates should be added

Is a whole, unprocessed food, or very little processed, containing a lot of fiber and minerals, vitamins that are good for health.

Including: rice, brown rice, cassava, cereals… vegetables, fruits and legumes. Powdered milk is a product that should be used because it contains a sufficient amount of glucose needed by the body every day.

Food sources of glucide should not be added much

Is a food that has been processed or refined, making the content of nutrients lose a lot, but the amount of carbohydrates increases and is easier to absorb, causing obesity.

Includes: soda, noodles, bread, chips, candy…

What should be noted when adding glucose?

Supplement the right food source that is beneficial to the body with the right dose.

– Excess carbohydrates: easy obesity and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes.

– Lack of carbohydrates will make the body weak, lose energy, tired.

For overweight people, it is recommended to supplement beneficial carbohydrates in small doses.

Should provide carbohydrates for children right from the time of weaning. Formula milk is the recommended source of carbohydrates for babies.

Choose to buy food at reputable, quality-assured selling points, especially for food for children.

Source: Vinmec, Vietnam Hospital – Thuy Dien Uong Bi.

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Energy for our daily activities is provided from carbohydrates. So, pay attention to supplement them every day to help your body full of energy!

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