and Fats

and Fats We obtain % energy from carbohydrates % from fats and % from proteins. We require about to gm of carbohydrates, to gm of fats and to gm of proteins per day. Balanced diet of each individual will vary according to their age, gender, level of physical activity and others conditions such as pregnancy and lactation. Carbohydrates are sugar and starch. These are the major source of cellular fuel which provides energy. The caloric value of carbohydrate is . Kcal per gram and its physiological fuel value is Kcal per gram. Lipids are fats and derivatives of fats, are also the best reserved food stored in our body which is used for production of energy. Fat has a caloric value of . Kcal and a physiological fuel value of Kcal per gram. Proteins are source of amino acids ­required for growth and repair of body cells. They are stored in the body only to a certain extent large quantities are excreted as nitrogenous waste. The caloric value and physiological fuel value of one gram of protein are . Kcal and Kcal respectively. According to ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research and WHO (World Health Organization), the daily requirement of protein for an average Indian is 1gm per kg body weight. Many research findings have proven that usage of chemical preservatives and artificial enhancers lead to highly harmful effects. It includes heart ailments, hypertension, infertility, gastrointestinal disorders, early puberty in girls, weakening of bones, damage in organs like kidney and liver, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, headache, allergies, asthma, skin rashes and even cancer. Remember that nothing will beat and overtake the taste and safety of homemade foods. "East or west home preparation is the best."