Nutrition_ATI_

Carbohydrates:  Carbs and fiber provide energy for the body  Provide 4cal/g of energy.  Minimum amout needed to fuel the brain is 130g/day. Men: 200-399g/day and Women: 180-230g/day  Help regulate protein and fat metabolism.  Essential for normal cardiac and CNS functioning  Stored in the liver and muscles for energy  Absorbs 80-95%, mainly in small intestine using pancreatic and intestinal enzymes.  Fiber does not yield energy for the body – adds bulk to feces ...