Minimal daily intake of carbohydrates in adults should be
a. 10% to 20% of the daily caloric intake.
b. 20% to 30% of the daily caloric intake.
c. 50% to 60% of the daily caloric intake.
d. 6%0 to 70% of the daily caloric intake.
C
The major source of energy for the various functions of the body is carbohydrates. Adults require 50% to 60% of the daily caloric intake in the form of carbohydrates to prevent ketosis and protein breakdown of muscles. The daily caloric intake of protein for an adult is 10% to 20%. The daily caloric intake for fats is 20% to 30%. There is no nutrient whose requirement is 60% to 70% of the daily caloric intake.
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