Tag: nutritional requirements of the body

Sugars, when broken down, produces toxic amino groups. During Cellular Respiration, sugar is broken down to CO$ _2$and H$ _2$O, and in the process, ATP is made that can then be used for cellular work. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins can all be used as fuels in cellular respiration, but glucose is most. In glycolysis, the 6-carbon sugar, glucose, is broken down into two molecules.

Considering all the four options we find that Enzymes, Antibodies and Muscle tissue all are made up of amino acids as their basic structural component only the glycogen stored in the liver is made up of monosaccharides as it's structural component. So, protein intake in the person will affect the formation of enzymes, antibodies and muscle tissue but will not affect the Glycogen stores in the Liver.

Cereals like wheat, rice, maize etc., are good source of carbohydrates. They contain starch as reserve food in their endosperm. The starch is a polymer of glucose.

Proteins are the major body building biomolecules. Proteins serve a variety of structural and functional roles. Meat, milk and eggs are an important source of proteins. Soybean and other pulses are an important source of plant proteins.

Carbohydrates are a source of energy and primary cellular fuel. Cereals like rice, wheat, maize are a primary source of carbohydrate for man. Humans can digest starch present in cereals but not cellulose. Hence, dietary starch is broken down into glucose inside the body which provides us with energy.

Rice and Wheat are cereals belonging to Family Poaceae. They are rich in carbohydrates. Gram and Soybean are legumes of Family Leguminosae. Legumes are rich in proteins. Soyabean is also an important oilseed crop. Among legumes Soyabean are richest source of proteins. Together, soyabean oil and protein content account for about 60% of dry soyabeans by weight (protein at 40% and oil at 20%).

Cajanus cajan is a puise seed crop and belongs to family Leguminosae. Its english name is pigeon pea and is commonly called Arhar or Toor in hindi. Being a pulse seed crop it is rich in proteins.

The percentage of lactose in milk varies with species. Human milk has a high lactose content, the percentage of lactose in human milk ranges from 6.5 to 7.5%. Unprocessed cow milk has about 4.7% lactose, unprocessed goat milk has about 4.7% lactose, unprocessed buffalo milk has about 4.86% lactose. The average in cow and goat milk is less than 5% and vary according to the breed. When human babies are reared on cow or goat milk, it is customary to add lactose, sucrose, glucose, or malto-dextrin in their feed.

Cirrhosis is an abnormal liver condition in which there is irreversible scarring of the liver. People with cirrhosis may develop jaundice, itching and extreme tiredness. When liver tries to break down alcohol, the resulting chemical reaction damage its cells. This damage can lead to inflammation and scarring as the liver tries to repair itself.

Meat, eggs and pulses are good sources of proteins. Proteins are body building substances and are an important part of a balanced diet. For vegetarian people pulses can be a good source of proteins. Our country produces a variety of 'dals' and these can be consumed as protein sources.