Advertisement
question

How do carbohydrates work together with proteins and fats?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
answer

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fat work together to give your body the nutrients it needs. These three products provide 90 percent of your diet and 100 percent of your energy. Carbohydrates supply energy to the body in the speediest manner of the three. Fats are the slowest to supply energy. Carbohydrates are broken down into sugars, proteins into amino acids, and fats into fatty acids.

Continue Learning about Nutrition and Weight Loss

Limiting sugary drinks can help you lose weight
Limiting sugary drinks can help you lose weight
When it comes to your health and trying to maintain a healthy weight, one switch can make a big difference: Cut down on calories in your drinks by hav...
Read More
How to choose the right foods to fuel your weight loss
How to choose the right foods to fuel your weight loss
Weight loss is hard. As we learned in the previous installments of our Science of Weight Loss series, just when you think you’re doing everything righ...
Read More
Should I eat sugar free products for weight loss?
Should I eat sugar free products for weight loss? Eating sugar-free products is not a requirement in...
More Answers
Will the food additive MSG make me gain weight?
Will the food additive MSG make me gain weight? A recent study from China found that those who ate t...
More Answers

Important: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.