Body energy
Is the energy needed by the body to perform its various functions, whether internal, such as digestion, breathing, building cells, pumping blood and other, or external as the movement in general, such as exercise, and measured in this unit of energy price or kilo calories.
The importance of food to humans
The importance of eating food in humans is that it contributes to building cells and provides the body with the energy necessary to carry out its vital functions and helps in the prevention of diseases, and the body in all stages of life to the six food compounds of carbohydrates, vitamins, salts, fats, proteins, water, Complex of these compounds has an important role in the health of the human body.
Carbohydrates as an energy source
Carbohydrate is one of the most important sources of energy production in the human body. The digestive system converts this carbohydrate into glucose sugar, which is used by the body to provide energy for cells, tissues and organs. Excess glucose is stored in muscles and liver for use in time of need. Fat to be stored for longer than the storage of glucose in the liver and muscle, the increase of this amount lead to accumulation in the body in the form of liposuction and this is known as obesity or overweight, and there are two types of carbohydrates:
- Complex carbohydrates, which include dietary fiber and starch, are obtained from rice and wheat. These dietary fibers pass through the body without being disassembled because the body can not digest them. It turns into sugar and excludes these fibers with stool when using the toilet. It does not take energy from these fibers, but it is necessary to maintain the health of the body, where these fibers get rid of excess fat in the intestine and this protects against heart disease and helps to push food to the intestines and prevent constipation, but for starch, P Maly digestion turns into glucose to benefit the body.
- The other type of carbohydrate is the simple carbohydrates found in fruits, vegetables, milk and its products, and it contains sugars added during the manufacture of foods.
Ways to increase energy
- eat breakfast.
- Provide the body with the need for rest and sleep.
- Drink enough water.
- Exercise.
- Take care to take supplements.
- Stay away from everything that brings anxiety and tension.
- Exposing the body to morning sun.
Man’s daily need of energy
The amount of energy needed by the body varies from one person to another. This energy is proportional to the age, sex, weight and motor activity of the human being. For example, a man needs more energy than a woman at a rate of 3000-3000 calories because of his physical conditions. While women need a quantity of energy ranging between (1800 2400) calories.