CARBOHYDRATES
a. Its’ importance in old age:
• It supplies the major amounts of the energy requirements of the body. (1 gr. carbohydrate provides 4 calories.)
• It prevents constipation by increasing the peristalsis of the intestine.
• It provides the maintenance of the brain functions.
When they are consume less than required or not used in thebody as in the diabetes, proteins and fats are used as energy sources. In this situation, the amount of substance which turns the blood acidic and the operation order of the body deteriorate.
b. Carbohydate sources:
It is generally found in vegetable foods. Vegetables comprise different amounts of carbohydrates on the basis of their types. Cereals comprise 60-90% carbohydrates. This amount is 10-20% in fruits, 18-20% in potatoes and sugar beet and 10% in other vegetables.
Carbohydrate needs in old age period:
Nearly 60% of the daily energy intake is supplied from the carbohydrates. Since proteins shall be used as energy sources when carbohydrates are taken in insufficient amounts, the complete satisfaction of the daily carbohydrate requirements is important.
However, carbohydrates consumed more than the necessary amount are turned into fat and cause obesity. The cereals and cereal products which contain most carbohydrate amounts supply the nutrient elements like protein, vitamins, minerals as well as vegetables and fruits. However, sugar and starch are just carbohydrates and they may lead to diabetes by increasing the blood sugar very quickly. Meanwhile they may cause obesity by being turned into fat. Because of these factors, the well-sugared and starchy nutrients should not be consumed excessively and cereals, cereal flours its brans are not separated, fruits and vegetables should be consumed as sources of carbohydrates.
a. Its’ importance in old age:
• It supplies the major amounts of the energy requirements of the body. (1 gr. carbohydrate provides 4 calories.)
• It prevents constipation by increasing the peristalsis of the intestine.
• It provides the maintenance of the brain functions.
When they are consume less than required or not used in thebody as in the diabetes, proteins and fats are used as energy sources. In this situation, the amount of substance which turns the blood acidic and the operation order of the body deteriorate.
b. Carbohydate sources:
It is generally found in vegetable foods. Vegetables comprise different amounts of carbohydrates on the basis of their types. Cereals comprise 60-90% carbohydrates. This amount is 10-20% in fruits, 18-20% in potatoes and sugar beet and 10% in other vegetables.
Carbohydrate needs in old age period:
Nearly 60% of the daily energy intake is supplied from the carbohydrates. Since proteins shall be used as energy sources when carbohydrates are taken in insufficient amounts, the complete satisfaction of the daily carbohydrate requirements is important.
However, carbohydrates consumed more than the necessary amount are turned into fat and cause obesity. The cereals and cereal products which contain most carbohydrate amounts supply the nutrient elements like protein, vitamins, minerals as well as vegetables and fruits. However, sugar and starch are just carbohydrates and they may lead to diabetes by increasing the blood sugar very quickly. Meanwhile they may cause obesity by being turned into fat. Because of these factors, the well-sugared and starchy nutrients should not be consumed excessively and cereals, cereal flours its brans are not separated, fruits and vegetables should be consumed as sources of carbohydrates.
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