Nutrition 101
Carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram.
Protein contain 4 calories per gram.
Fat contains 9 calories per gram.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram.
*The prime function of carbohydrate is to provide energy for the various tissues of the body. Under normal situations, the nervous system relies exclusively on glucose as an energy source. Carbohydrates are also protein sparing, which means that muscle tissue is not used as a fuel source if carbohydrate stores are adequate.
Approximately 130 grams of dietary carbohydrate is necessary to support normal daily brain function!
*facts found in Cooper Institute publications
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